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Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It comprises a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea. The Alps form its northern land border. It also includes nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia.
Italy shares its borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and two enclaves—Vatican City and San Marino. It is the tenth-largest country in Europe by area. It covers 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi). It is the third-most populous member state of the European Union, with nearly 60 million inhabitants. Italy’s capital and largest city is Rome. Other major urban areas include Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, and Venice.
Capital: Rome
Area: 301,340 km²
Population: ~59 million
Languages: Italian
Top 10 Tourist Attractions:
- Colosseum
- Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Venice’s Grand Canal
- Florence’s Uffizi Gallery
- Amalfi Coast
- Pompeii
- Lake Como
- Milan Cathedral
- Sicily’s Mount Etna
Timeline of History:
753 BCE: Founding of Rome.
476 CE: Fall of the Roman Empire.
1861: Unification of Italy.
Culture: Known for opera, Renaissance art, fashion, and iconic cuisine like pasta, pizza, and gelato.
Politics: A parliamentary republic with a president and prime minister.
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