People have been drawn to Italy in search of culture and romance for many centuries. Few countries can compete with its Classical origins, its art, architecture, musical and literary traditions, its scenery or food and wine. In the last fifty years Italy has climbed into the top ten world economies, yet at its heart it retains many of its customs, traditions, and regional allegiances of its agricultural heritage. Distinctive variations in Italy's regions have much to do with the mountainous landscape and inaccessible valleys. The arts in Italy have had a long and glorious history. Italy has more than 100,000 monuments (archaeological sites, cathedrals, churches, houses and statues). Italian society is still highly traditional, and Italians can be very formal. The Italian diet, particularly in the south, is among the healthiest in the world. Soccer is a national passion and inspires massive public interest and media attention.