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Istituto Italiano di Cultura
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<p>The Istituto Italiano di Cultura, the Italian Cultural Institute in English, is a worldwide <a href="/facts/Non-profit_organization/AmXu2c85">non-profit organization</a> created by the <a href="/facts/Italian_government/tYWwpJop">Italian government</a>. It promotes <a href="/facts/Culture_of_Italy/GxmMlvHk">Italian culture</a> and is involved in the teaching of the <a href="/facts/Italian_language/YXsmvlQG">Italian language</a>. The creation of the institute was in response to the desire for a deeper understanding of <a href="/facts/Italian_culture/GxmMlvHk">Italian culture</a> throughout many continents. By organising cultural activities it supports the work carried out by the Italian Embassies and Consulates. There are 85 Italian Cultural Institutes throughout major cities around the world. </p>