It ‧ a ‧ ly /ˈɪt ə li/ BrE AmE
a country in southern Europe, surrounded on three sides by the Mediterranean Sea. It is a member of the EU. Population: 58,145,321 (2008). Capital: Rome. In ancient times, Italy was home of the Roman ↑ civilization which has had a great influence on how people in Europe live and think. The Renaissance began in Italy in the 14th century, and Italy is known for its many beautiful paintings, ↑ sculpture s , and buildings as well as music, especially ↑ opera . Many British people go to Italy on holiday, especially to Tuscany. ⇨ ↑ Chiantishire