Italy is a coastal country in Europe with a population of 60.5M and an area of 301,340 km². Its capital is Rome, Italian is the official language, and it is a republic. Italy is a member of the European Union, NATO, the G20 and other international organisations.
Key facts
ContinentEurope
CapitalRome
Population60.5M
Area301,340 km²
LanguageItalian
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyEuro
GDP/capita$34000
Independence1861
Geography
Has coastlineMountains above 3,000 mActive volcanoesLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
Oceans / SeasMediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea
MountainsAlps
BordersFrance, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Vatican City, San Marino
History & Culture
Roman EmpireOttoman EmpireSilk Road
WondersRoman Colosseum
Economy & Resources
AgricultureOlives, Grapes, Wheat, Maize, Rice
Memberships
European Union
NATO
G20
Schengen Area
🎯 How to identify Italy in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Italy efficiently:
Is the country located in Europe?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
✅ Yes
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of European Union?
✅ Yes
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