Italy is a small country, but there’s still large differences between the North and the South. They’re similar to America: the north is industrial, colder, less friendly, and the food isn’t as good. The South is agricultural, poor, super friendly, and the food is GREAT. Sicily houses most of the “Italian food” we know (cannoli, rice balls), but the South is the creator red sauce. Speaking of sauce, there is no sauce thing as Alfredo here. Or Garlic Bread. Take that as you will.
With the reason coups in Northern Africa, tons of immigrants have come through Southern Italy. This is placing a huge strain on the economy. Sicily is quite close to Northern Africa (see: Punic wars), and the EU told Italy to take these refugees in. However, no one is providing Italy with money to care for them, or another place to go.
The South is very poor, and there aren’t many jobs. The Universities have a poor reputation (which is saying something, because the university of Verona is a joke of a school--all the classes are giant). There’s a higher rate of pregnancy, unemployment, and most people join the police or military. It’s rather sad.
The North eats really calorie heavy, creamy food, and more meat--very little fish, only canned tuna.
The North also goes off on Separation movements all the time: the closer to Germany, the more seperationist flags you see. This is because the North pays more in taxes then it gets back from the government, since its supporting Southern unemployment. Many northern Italians work in small, artisan businesses, which reduces employment and increases tourism.
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