Country guide

Italy

Capital, flag, borders and quick geography facts for Italy.

Outline map shape of Italy
Country shape used in the Geographly daily challenge for Italy.
Flag of Italy

Key facts

Capital
Rome
Region
Europe
Area
301,336 km²
Population
58,927,633

Neighboring countries

Italy has 6 land neighbors in the country data.

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Rome is the capital of Italy. Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world.

Italy borders six countries and surrounds two independent states, San Marino and Vatican City. Mount Etna in Sicily is the tallest peak in Italy south of the Alps. It's also one of Earth's most active volcanoes.

Sardinia's mountainous Nuoro province is one of the world's Blue Zones, with an unusually high concentration of male centenarians.

Trivia

  • Italy surrounds two independent states: San Marino and Vatican City.
  • Mount Etna in Sicily is the tallest peak in Italy south of the Alps and one of the most active volcanoes on Earth.
  • Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world.
  • Sardinia's mountainous Nuoro province is one of the world's Blue Zones, with an unusually high concentration of male centenarians.
  • Lake Garda, covering nearly 370 square kilometers, is the largest lake in Italy.

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