Italy is a southern European country known for its rich history, art, architecture, and cuisine, with iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the canals of Venice. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research. Each country is broken into 6 single-page sections: Geography, Government and Leaders, People, Animals, Fast Facts, and Words to Know.