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People |
| Population |
58.1 million |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 90%, others 10% (includes mature Protestant and Jewish communities and a growing Muslim immigrant community) |
| Languages |
Italian (official), German (parts of Trentino-Alto Adige region are predominantly German speaking), French (small French-speaking minority in Valle d'Aosta region), Slovene (Slovene-speaking minority in the Trieste-Gorizia area) |
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Culture
Italians consider themselves the descendants of the ancient Romans and are very proud of their cultural heritage. From antiquity to modern times, it has played a central role in world culture. Italians have contributed some of the world's most admired sculptures, architectural masterpieces, paintings, literature, and music (specially opera). |
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