Italy
Italian Republic
Region
Europe • Southern Europe
Capital
Rome
The flag of Italy is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, white and red.
About Italy
Italy is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Southern Europe region. Its capital city is Rome. With a population of 59,554,023, it ranks among the highly populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 301,336 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 197.63 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.
The official languages of Italy include Italian and Catalan.
The currency used in Italy is the Euro (€), .
Italy is a member of the United Nations.
In Italy, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.
Italy shares its borders with 6 countries: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland and Vatican City.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Rome
- Continent: Europe
- Native Name: Italia
- Demonym: Italian
- Top Level Domain: .it
- Calling Code: +39
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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