Italy
A boot-shaped peninsula that gave the world the Roman Empire, the Renaissance and pizza. Italy holds more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other country.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three equal vertical bands of green, white and red, born of the Napoleonic era. Popular tradition reads green as the land or hope, white as the snow-capped Alps or faith, and red as the blood shed for the nation.
Italy FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Rome |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 58,850,717 |
| Area | 302,068 km² |
| Population density | 195 /km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official language | Italian |
| Calling code | +39 |
| Internet TLD | .it |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | IT / ITA |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It has more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other nation.
- Rome is home to Vatican City, the smallest independent country in the world.
- Italy has three of Europe's most active volcanoes: Etna, Vesuvius and Stromboli.
- The pizza Margherita was created in Naples, the city where pizza was born.
- The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is the oldest university in continuous operation.
Italy FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome.
What is the population of Italy?
Italy has a population of about 58,850,717.
What currency does Italy use?
Italy uses the Euro (EUR).
What languages are spoken in Italy?
The official language of Italy is Italian.
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