Who are Italians closely related to?

Southern Italians are closest to the modern Greeks, while the Northern Italians are closest to the Spaniards and Southern French. North African admixture is also found in Southern Italy and the islands, with the highest incidence being in Sicily.

What country is most similar to Italy?

France would be the closest country to Italy in its culture and society. Both were principle parts of the Roman Empire and their languages are both latin based. Their climate and terrain are similar – mountains and sea. French food and cooking style has strong Italian influence.

Are Spaniards similar to Italians?

Originally Answered: Are Italians similar to Spaniards? No. Not at all. Their are cousins (both are latin countries), but VERY different in language and culture.

Is Italian more similar to Spanish or French?

In terms of grammar it is more similar to french and in terms of vocabulary it’s similar to both. The southern dialects of Italian share more similarities to Spanish. It makes sense that Italian shares a lot in common with both Spanish and French given the history of the Roman Empire and Latin Language.

What are the similarities between Greek and Italian people?

Also greek and italian characteristic are very similar in most cases . At the end greeks and italians ( like most of latins and meditereneans ) are expressfull , happy , yeah maybe lazy , they know their country and love it no matter what .

What do you love most about Italians?

What I love about Italians: They are friendly, hospitable, generous, intelligent, good humoured, gentle, well-dressed, tasteful, and family oriented. And they don’t get drunk and vulgar.

What do you not like about Italians?

What I don’t like about Italians: Only one thing really, and that is they, not all, but many, lack consideration for anyone who is not a direct friend, contact or family. Here are some common everyday examples of this: When driving: Not slowing down at pedestrian crossings. Driving too fast and not anticipating potential problems.

Is Italy a good place to live?

Italians are good people by and large. They have their faults, but then doesn’t everyone? Here’s a post which will help you understand Italian culture. Generally in my experience, Italians are helpful, courteous, considerate and friendly – much more so once they know you. This certainly makes life in Italy a lot easier.