In 1946, right after WW2, the Italians held a referendum to decide whether to keep the monarchy or become a republic. The results were mixed: most people in the south voted for the monarchy, while in the north they choose the republic. In the end, the nation was divided in two countries: the People's Republic of Italy (comprising the north and part of the central regions, Rome included) and the Kingdom of Italy (comprising the rest of the territory, Sicily and Sardinia included).
So, my question is: what if the results of the referendum were different, and Italy had become a republic, staying united until the present day?
So, my question is: what if the results of the referendum were different, and Italy had become a republic, staying united until the present day?