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Italy Flag The Italian Republic (Italian; Repubblica Italiana) is a country located in southern Europe. The country incorporates a large peninsula in mainland Europe, as well as many islands in the Mediterranean Sea, the largest of which, by far, are Sicily and Sardinia. Additionally, Italian territory also includes a small enclave (Campione d'Italia) within Switzerland. Italy has land borders with Austria, France, Slovenia, and Switzerland, as well completely surrounding two small sovereign states (San Marino and Vatican City) as enclaves within its territory. The Italian coastline borders the Adriatic Sea, Ionion Sea, and Tyrrhenian Sea, all of course arms or parts of the Mediterranean.

As of 2006., Italy had a population of 59,131,287. The capital and largest city is Rome, which has a population of about 2.7 million. Other cities with populations over 1 million include Milan, Naples, and there are also many other important smaller cities such as Bari, Bologna, Catania, Florence, Genoa, Palermo and Turin.

Map of Italy

Italy Country Details


Country Name Italy
Political Status Country
Geographic Location Southern Europe
Flag Italy Flag
Principal Language Italian
Capital Rome
Major Towns/Cities
  • Ancona
  • Bari
  • Bergamo
  • Bologna
  • Brescia
  • Cagliari
  • Catania
  • Ferrara
  • Florence
  • Foggia
  • Forlě
  • Genoa
  • Latina
  • Livorno
  • Messina
  • Milan
  • Modena
  • Monza
  • Naples
  • Novara
  • Padua
  • Palermo
  • Parma
  • Perugia
  • Pescara
  • Prato
  • Ravenna
  • Reggio di Calabria
  • Reggio nell'Emilia
  • Rimini
  • Rome (Capital)
  • Salerno
  • Sassari
  • Siracusa
  • Taranto
  • Terni
  • Trento
  • Trieste
  • Turin
  • Venice
  • Verona
  • Vicenza
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    Web Sites about Italy


    Colosseum, Rome, Italy
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    Pantheon, Rome, Italy

    Books about Italy


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    Rick Steves Italy (2023 Travel Guide)
    By Rick Steves

    Released: November 15th, 2022
    Paperback (1280 pages)

    Rick Steves Italy (2023 Travel Guide)
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    • Manufacturer: Rick Steves
    • ISBN: 164171459X
    • EAN: 9781641714594
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    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 27
    • Number of Pages: 1280
    • Author: Rick Steves
    • Publication Date: November 15th, 2022
    • Release Date: November 15th, 2022
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    • Size: 7.9 Inches by 4.55 Inches by 2.25 Inches
    • Weight: 1.3668660244 Pounds
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    Fodor's Essential Italy (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor’s Travel Guides

    Released: December 20th, 2022
    Paperback (896 pages)

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    Fodor's Essential Italy (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640975497
    • EAN: 9781640975491
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    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 5
    • Number of Pages: 896
    • Author: Fodor’s Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: December 20th, 2022
    • Release Date: December 20th, 2022
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    • Size: 7.9 Inches by 5.1 Inches by 1.3 Inches
    • Weight: 1.65 Pounds
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    Lonely Planet Italy 15 (Travel Guide)
    By Cristian Bonetto, Alexis Averbuck, Peter Dragicevich, Paula Hardy, Stephanie Ong, Brendan Sainsbury & Nicola Williams

    Released: October 26th, 2021
    Paperback (1024 pages)

    Lonely Planet Italy 15 (Travel Guide)
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    Lonely Planet Italy 15 (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • Model: 41089102
    • ISBN: 1788684141
    • EAN: 9781788684149
    • PartNumber: 41089102
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    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 15
    • Number of Pages: 1024
    • Authors: Cristian Bonetto, Brett Atkinson, Alexis Averbuck, Gregor Clark, Peter Dragicevich, Duncan Garwood, Paula Hardy, Virginia Maxwell, Stephanie Ong, Kevin Raub, Brendan Sainsbury, Regis St Louis, Nicola Williams
    • Publication Date: October 26th, 2021
    • Release Date: October 26th, 2021
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    • Size: 7.8 Inches by 5.85 Inches by 1.625 Inches
    • Weight: 1.81660903888 Pounds
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    Frommer's Italy (Complete Guide)
    By Stephen Brewer, Stephen Keeling & Donald Strachan

    FrommerMedia
    Released: May 3rd, 2022
    Paperback (832 pages)

    Frommer s Italy (Complete Guide)
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    Frommer's Italy (Complete Guide)
    • Manufacturer: FrommerMedia
    • Brand: FrommerMedia
    • ISBN: 1628875119
    • EAN: 9781628875119
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 15
    • Number of Pages: 832
    • Authors: Stephen Brewer, Elizabeth Heath, Stephen Keeling, Michelle Schoenung, Donald Strachan
    • Publication Date: May 3rd, 2022
    • Release Date: May 3rd, 2022
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    • Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 1.0 Inches
    • Weight: 1.65 Pounds
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    Rick Steves Best of Italy
    By Rick Steves

    Rick Steves
    Released: November 3rd, 2020
    Paperback (536 pages)

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    Rick Steves Best of Italy
    • Manufacturer: Rick Steves
    • Brand: Rick Steves
    • ISBN: 1641712732
    • EAN: 9781641712736
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    • Edition: 3
    • Number of Pages: 536
    • Author: Rick Steves
    • Publication Date: November 3rd, 2020
    • Release Date: November 3rd, 2020
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    • Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 0.875 Inches
    • Weight: 1.27427187436 Pounds
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    Rick Steves Italy
    By Rick Steves

    Rick Steves
    Released: January 19th, 2021
    Paperback (1240 pages)

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    Rick Steves Italy
    • Manufacturer: Rick Steves
    • Brand: Rick Steves
    • ISBN: 164171283X
    • EAN: 9781641712835
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    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 26
    • Number of Pages: 1240
    • Author: Rick Steves
    • Publication Date: January 19th, 2021
    • Release Date: January 19th, 2021
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    • Size: 8.0 Inches by 4.7 Inches by 2.25 Inches
    • Weight: 1.322773572 Pounds
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    Italy in Your Pocket!: Your Essential Portable Travel Guide to Italy and Beyond…From Cuisine to Art and the Historical Landmarks (Travel in Your Pocket!)
    By Michael J. Nicholson

    UrGod
    Released: April 18th, 2023
    Paperback (90 pages)

    Italy in Your Pocket!: Your Essential Portable Travel Guide to Italy and Beyond…From Cuisine to Art and the Historical Landmarks (Travel in Your Pocket!)
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    Italy in Your Pocket!: Your Essential Portable Travel Guide to Italy and Beyond…From Cuisine to Art and the Historical Landmarks (Travel in Your Pocket!)
    • Manufacturer: MJN Travel Press
    • Brand: UrGod
    • ISBN: 1801719101
    • EAN: 9781801719100
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    • Number of Pages: 90
    • Author: Michael J. Nicholson
    • Publication Date: April 18th, 2023
    • Release Date: April 18th, 2023
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    Fodor's Best of Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice & the Top Spots in Between (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor’s Travel Guides

    Released: January 11th, 2022
    Paperback (432 pages)

    Fodor s Best of Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice & the Top Spots in Between (Full-color Travel Guide)
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    Fodor's Best of Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice & the Top Spots in Between (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640974199
    • EAN: 9781640974197
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 3
    • Number of Pages: 432
    • Author: Fodor’s Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: January 11th, 2022
    • Release Date: January 11th, 2022
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    • Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.25 Inches by 1.0 Inches
    • Weight: 0.95 Pounds
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