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Italy

Flag of ItalyBanknote

Flag Description
Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red; similar to the flag of Ireland, which is longer and is green (hoist side), white, and orange; also similar to the flag of the cote d'ivoire, which has the colors reversed - orange (hoist side), white, and green. Note: Inspired by the French flag brought to Italy by napoleon in 1797.

Currency
The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.64 euros.

Astronomy
Today's date is May 22, 2008. There is currently a Full Moon.

Location
Southern europe, a peninsula extending into the central mediterranean sea, northeast of tunisia.

Climate
Predominantly mediterranean; alpine in far north; hot, dry in south.

Terrain
Mostly rugged and mountainous; some plains, coastal lowlands.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Mediterranean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco) de Courmayeur 4,748 m (a secondary peak of Mont Blanc).

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Lecce

Province of Lecce
Puglia (Apulia), Italy

This is a map of Italy that identifies the province of Lecce. The province of Lecce is a part of the Puglia (Apulia) region.

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