1.    Knowledge of Italian is important for people in business, the arts, technology and many professions. It also is useful for high school and college students planning careers in art history, music, linguistics, education and international relations. 2.    Italy is one of the top ten economies in the world and is a member of the G7 Group of the wealthiest democracies of the world. 3.    Italy is a world leader in tool manufacturing, with advanced technologies in robotics, electromagnetic machinery, shipbuilding, space engineering, construction machinery and transportation equipment. 4.    Italy has long been a magnet for the tourism industry. Italy is the fifth most visited country in international tourism arrivals. 5.    People mainly visit Italy…