Italy 🇮🇹
Italy 🇮🇹: capital Rome, population 59 million, located in Europe. Currency: Euro (€). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Rome
- Population: 59 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Italian
- Currency: Euro (€)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Italian Republic
- Area: 301,336 km² (116,346 sq mi)
- Region: Southern Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Italian
- Internet domain: .it
Fun Facts About Italy
- Has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country.
- The university system was invented here in 1088.
- Produces over 300 shapes of pasta.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Italy known for?
Italy is known for several things — Has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country; The university system was invented here in 1088; Produces over 300 shapes of pasta.
How big is Italy?
Italy covers about 301,336 square kilometers (116,346 square miles), in the Southern Europe region.
Is Italy landlocked?
No. Italy has a coastline and shares land borders with 6 neighboring countries.
What are people from Italy called?
People from Italy are called Italian.
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome.
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