Rome Basics

Climate

Geographically, Italy lies in a temperate zone and has a predominantly Mediterranean climate. Yet, due to the peninsula’s length, temperatures and weather often vary drastically in different parts ...more

Measurements

Like the rest of the rational world, Italy uses the metric system. The basic unit of length is the meter (m), which is divided into 100 centimeters (cm) or 1000 millimeters (mm). One thousand meters ...more

Language

Italian is the official language of Italy, and if you plan to get anywhere in the country—physically or otherwise—you should brush up on the language before your trip. While the tourism-driven economy ...more

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