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Country in Europe

Italy

Italy belongs to Europe. The capital city is Rome.

CapitalRome
LanguageItalian, Catalan
Currencyeuro
Population58.9M

Key Facts

RegionSouthern Europe
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1861
Area301,340 km2
Population density201/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+39
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.906
Safety index
57.5
Internet access
87%
Life expectancy
84.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Monte Rosa / Dufourspitze4,634 m
Mont Blanc (shared)4,808 m
Gran Paradiso4,061 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity74%
  • No religion19%
  • Islam4%
  • Other3%

Why Visit

RomeThe Colosseum, Vatican and Trevi Fountain concentrate millennia of history.
VeniceA city of canals, gondolas and Byzantine-Gothic architecture, slowly sinking.
TuscanyRenaissance art in Florence, Chianti wine and rolling hills of cypress trees.
Amalfi CoastDramatic cliffside villages above the Tyrrhenian Sea, UNESCO listed.
Italian CuisinePizza, pasta, gelato and espresso form a UNESCO-recognised cultural heritage.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Rome
2.8M
Milan
1.4M
Naples
946k

Climate Overview

7CJan avg.
25CJul avg.
800 mmYearly rainfall
Mediterranean / Continental northClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageItalian, Catalan
National day2 June
Electricity230V, Type C/F/L