PLANT A SEED,
WATCH US GROW
Iowa Sister States gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting gift to the continuation of programs which enhance our efforts in citizen diplomacy. If you or your organization has a year end surplus you wish to invest, please consider giving to the work of Iowa Sister States.
As we move forward from the pandemic, our mission is more important than ever. Therefore, we have established the Iowa Sister States Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines in order to continue our efforts to promote citizen diplomacy for years to come.
VENETO
ITALY
SISTER STATE RELATIONSHIP
EST. 1997
VENETO
ITALY
SISTER STATE RELATIONSHIP
EST. 1997
About Veneto
-
Population: 4,865,380
-
Capital: Venice (260,897 pop.)
-
Language: Italian
-
Area: 18,345 km2 (7,083 sq mi)
-
Climate: continental; mild
HISTORY
The Veneto Region of Italy entered into a sister state relationship with the state of Iowa through an official agreement signed by Governor Terry Branstad and Assessore Pierluigi Bolla in December of 1997.
The Veneto Region is located in northeast Italy and extends from the Adriatic Sea to the Dolomites. This relationship has resulted in a variety of exchanges over the years.
Veneto exchanges have included food, sports, art, students and so much more!