Indo Italian
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| Indo Italian |
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| Total population |
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70,000[1] |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Rome, Milan |
| Languages |
| Italian, Hindi, Punjabi |
| Religion |
| Hinduism, Sikhism |
| Related ethnic groups |
| Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin, Desi |
Although Italy and India have maintained important relations since ancient times, significant Indian migration to Italy is a recent phenomenon. Many Indians began immigrating to Italy since the early 1990s, when the Italian government offered amnesty to illegal migrants following a worker shortage, and the numbers have been growing progressively since. Today Indians in Italy number some 70,000 people.[2]
Most came from the Punjab and tend to work on dairy farms and in agriculture. Others have become businesspeople and have become active in the restaurant and retail fields associated with Italy's large tourism industry. About half of the total Indian migrant population in Italy live in the agricultural areas of the central and northern regions of the country, especially in the areas around Rome and Milan.
Most Indians have integrated successfully into Italian life, and local authorities and people are impressed with their contributions to the local economy. They have found to be generally very industrious, hard working, and law-abiding.
Most Indians have retained their religious practices namely Hinduism and Sikhism. There are numerous temples and gurdwaras as well as ISKCON centres.
[edit] References
- Hinduism in Italy
- Indian Diaspora in Italy
- Italy beckons Indians with Scholarships
- Italian Indians: the other side of migration
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