What continent is Italy in?

Italy is in Europe, specifically the Southern Europe subregion.

What is the population of Italy?

Italy has a population of roughly 60,421,760 people, across a land area of 301,336 km².

What language is spoken in Italy?

The main language of Italy is Italian.

Which countries border Italy?

Italy shares a land border with 6 countries: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland and Vatican City.

Italy

Italian Republic

Italy is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Rome, home to roughly 60,421,760 people across 301,336 km² of land.

Where is Italy?

Italy is in Southern Europe, Europe, bordering Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Rome
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Southern Europe
Population: 60,421,760
Land area: 301,336 km²
ISO codes: IT / ITA
Languages: Italian
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Calling code: +39
Internet domain: .it

How Italy compares

Italy ranks 23rd of 194 countries on this site by population and 72nd by land area — roughly 0.8% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 5th of 45 by population and 10th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 6 other countries.

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Flag of Italy: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Italy flag breaks down as 33.4% white, 33.3% green and 33.3% red.

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Did you know?

Italy holds more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country.
The Renaissance blossomed in Italian city-states such as Florence, where art and banking transformed Europe.
Ancient Rome once ruled the Mediterranean world, leaving amphitheaters, aqueducts, and law that still echo today.
Pizza and pasta spread from Italy to become global staples.
Vatican City, an independent state, lies entirely within Italian territory.

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Italy: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Italy?: The capital of Italy is Rome.
What continent is Italy in?: Italy is in Europe, specifically the Southern Europe subregion.
What is the population of Italy?: Italy has a population of roughly 60,421,760 people, across a land area of 301,336 km².
What language is spoken in Italy?: The main language of Italy is Italian.
Which countries border Italy?: Italy shares a land border with 6 countries: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland and Vatican City.

Practice with geography games

Studying Italy is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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