When it comes to the climate and natural resources in Italy it is typically characterized as a Mediterranean climate where the winters aren’t usually as cold and harsh but more so often wet and rainy. The summer is usually hot and dry. Considering the fact that Italy isn’t described as a small country it has many different climates that surround different regions of the country. According to Internationalliving.com “ With such a large area and so many different geographical features – from high mountains to over 4,000 miles of coastline, you’ll find many regional differences and even micro-climates”( “Climate in Italy”, 2021). In the northern part of Italy, the summers are generally hot where the temperatures averages are generally in the ’80s F. In the winter which typically starts in December in this region you can expect snowfall and temperatures that accumulate to levels of below freezing.
In central Italy in the areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and many other central destinations the summers are indeed hot with highs up in the ’80s as well. Winter in this region has an average of around 40s F with tons of rain and occasional snow. In southern Italy, there are hot and dry summers and rainy mild winters. Throughout January and February, the average is around 40s F and for July and August, the averages drift between 80s F and 70s F. According to Worldtravelguide.net “ Most Italians take their holiday in July and August so prices, and crowds, can soar during these months which are also the hottest of the year” ( “Italy Weather, Climate”, 2019). This displays how there is a distinct correlation between the weather and the rise in prices as well as which time of the year would be the best to sell. Italy is also a country with various natural resources some of which include arable land, metals, minerals, fishing, etc. According to WorldAtlas.com “ Italy exports large quantities of steel, and it is currently the 7th largest exporter in the world, and by June 2017 the country has exported 8.8 million metric tons of steel exported worldwide” ( “What are the Major Natural Resources of Italy?”, 2019). This directly correlates with The Retailers of Italia’s indigenous products which are stainless steel earrings. Since Italy produces steel in such large quantities that will play a pivotal role in the exportation of The Retailers of Italia’s earrings. In summary, this displays the interrelationship between Italy’s natural resource of steel and stainless steel earrings and how it can tie into exportation and trade between neighboring nations.
