About Italy
Lying at the heart of the Mediterranean, Italy is the main thoroughfare linking southern Europe to northern and Central Europe by land, sea and air. It includes the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, Elba. There are two small independent states within Italy: the Vatican City in Rome, and the Republic of San Marino. The country's main economic sectors are tourism, fashion, motor vehicles, chemicals, engineering, and food. Italy is a member of the G8 group of industrialised countries and it is the world's seventh largest economy.
It would be easy to write a list of the beautiful properties which are available in Italy, but the reality is that without the Italian people, the country would be empty. The reason for looking for property in Italy is the combination of the apartments and houses that are on sale and the chance to live among such vibrant, energetic and enthusiastic people. Ask anyone why they moved to Italy and they'll all tell you the same thing, the Italian lifestyle. Maybe Italy comes down to just one word, choice. It's a `live as you want’ society, with tolerance being an important word to describe how people live.
Italian cuisine is one of the most refined and varied in Europe from the piquant flavours of Calabria and Naples, the pesto dishes of Liguria to the cheese and risotto dishes of the Italian Alps.
Italian property prices have risen in recent years, it's no use denying that fact, but, in comparison to other countries, Italy remains exceptional good value, especially in the rural areas. Of course, if you are looking to purchase a property overlooking the Piazza San Marco in the heart of Venice you should have a pretty deep purse!
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