Situated in Southern Europe, Italy 🇮🇹 (officially Italian Republic) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 59.0 million and a total area of 301,336 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Italy through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Rome, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Italy located?
Geographically, Italy belongs to Southern Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 301,336 km², which makes it the 74th largest country or territory on Earth.
Italy has a coastline as well as land borders with Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland and Vatican City — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Rome, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how italian life really works.
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Who lives in Italy?
Around 59.0 million people live in Italy, making it the 25th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Italy is called a Italian.
The main language spoken here is Italian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Italy — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Italy is +39. Websites from the country typically use the .it internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Italy are its flag, its capital Rome, and its approximate population of 59.0 million.
Neighbouring countries
Italy shares borders with 6 countries:
Fun facts about Italy
- Italy's flag emoji is 🇮🇹 — its two-letter country code is IT and its three-letter code is ITA.
- Italy covers 301,336 km², ranking 74th in the world by area.
- With about 59.0 million people, Italy holds the 25th spot in the world population ranking.
- Italy is a member state of the United Nations.
- Italy shares borders with 6 countries.
Italy — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Italy?
- The capital of Italy is Rome.
- What is the population of Italy?
- Italy has a population of approximately 58,952,704 people, ranking 25th in the world.
- Where is Italy located?
- Italy is located in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Italy?
- The main language spoken in Italy is Italian.
- What currency is used in Italy?
- Italy uses the Euro (EUR).
