Italy is one of Western Europe's youngest countries. ... Rome is over 2,000 years old. ... The country was under a dictatorship for 20 years. ... Italy's last king ruled for just 36 days. ... Italy's flag is green, white and red. ... Tourists throw €1,000,000 into the Trevi Fountain each year. ... 13 of Shakespeare's 38 plays are set in Italy. More items...