Italy
Europe & Central Asia · Data from the World Bank Open Data API · World Geography Learning Path
Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula that juts into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps forming its northern border. It's home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Rome
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Income level
- High income
- Population
- 58,915,656
- Land area
- 295,720 km²
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Italy contains two entire independent countries within its borders: Vatican City and San Marino.