Italy is a peninsula with a unique boot shape, that extends into the Mediterranean. Italy has two large mountains ranges these are the Alps and the Apennines. The Apennine mountain range is the backbone of the country, surrounding the north western parts, from where it goes to join the Alps. The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range that lies alone in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 kilometres.
Mont Blanco, 4810 metres above sea level is the Italian mountain summit. The land also has two reputed volcanoes called Mount Vesuvius, close to Naples which is currently in a dormant state. The other is Mount Etna which is currently in a very active state, this poses a threat to Italian inhabitants.
Italy also has many lakes, the largest one is Lake Garda which covers a land area of 120 kilometres squared.
Mont Blanco, 4810 metres above sea level is the Italian mountain summit. The land also has two reputed volcanoes called Mount Vesuvius, close to Naples which is currently in a dormant state. The other is Mount Etna which is currently in a very active state, this poses a threat to Italian inhabitants.
Italy also has many lakes, the largest one is Lake Garda which covers a land area of 120 kilometres squared.