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Italy geography facts

Italy is a country or territory in Southern Europe. Its capital is Rome, and its currency is Euro.

Official name
Italian Republic
Capital
Rome
Region
Europe
Subregion
Southern Europe
Currency
Euro
Languages
Italian
Land neighbours
Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City
Area
301,336 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+39
Internet domain
.it

Quick answers about Italy

What is the capital of Italy?

The capital of Italy is Rome.

What currency is used in Italy?

Italy uses Euro.

Where is Italy?

Italy is in Southern Europe, within Europe.

What languages are spoken in Italy?

The reference languages listed for Italy are Italian.

Which countries border Italy?

Italy shares listed land borders with Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City.

Is Italy landlocked?

No. Italy is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Italy

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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