... 23.6 million people make up its labor force. Low fertility and marriage rates, high survival rates, and significant levels of immigration affect population growth in Italy. In fact, fast-rising life expectancy and the world's lowest birthrate are combining to make Italy "the oldest country in the world." (L.A. Times) With an average life expectancy of 76.47 ... by its sizable commercial shipping fleet. The leading exports are textiles and wearing apparel, metals, machinery, motor vehicles, and chemicals; the main imports are machinery, transport equipment, chemicals, food and food product...

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