Italy: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Italy

Italy is a country in Southern Europe. Its capital is Rome. It covers about 301,336 km² (116,346 sq mi). The official language is Italian. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

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Italy at a glance

Official name
Italian Republic
Capital
Rome
Region
Southern Europe (Europe)
Area
301,336 km² (116,346 sq mi)
Official language
Italian
Currency
Euro (€)
People
Italian
Calling code
+39
Internet domain
.it
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Italy is Rome.

Italy is in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region.

Italy uses the Euro (€).

The official language of Italy is Italian.

Italy borders Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland and Vatican City.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).