Italy is a country in Europe, formerly known as the Italian Republic. It is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. It is in fact a single legislative republic in the region. The unique shape of the country has given rise to a new name ‘the Boot’ to it. It is the third most populous state member of the European Union. It is known to be the eighth leading economy worldwide. It has the highest numbers of World Heritage Sites across the globe. That is why it is visited by tourists from across the globe. There are other tourist attractions as well in the country.