Italy
Italy is in Europe, in the Southern Europe region. Its capital is Rome. It has a population of about 58.9 million and an area of 301,336 km². Its flag has 3 colors that take up the same space: green, red, and white, at 33.3% each.
The flag of Italy as a pie chart
- Green 33.3%
- Red 33.3%
- White 33.3%
- Design
- Vertical stripes (3)
- Symbol
- No coat of arms or symbols
Each slice shows how much of the flag each color covers. It's the same data as CakeFlag, our game where you guess countries from the colors of their flag.
Italy at a glance
- Capital
- Rome
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Official languages
- Italian
- Currency
- Euro
- National day
- June 2
- Highest point
- Mont Blanc (about 4,810 meters)
- Olympic Games
- Hosted in 1960 (Summer) · 1956, 2006 and 2026 (Winter)
- Area
- 301,336 km²73rd largest out of 208
- Population
- 58.9 million25th most populous out of 204 · 2025 data
- Population density
- 195.5 people/km²57th most densely populated out of 204 · 2025 data
- GDP
- US$ 2,551.6 billion9th highest GDP out of 200 · 2025 data
- GDP per capita
- US$ 43,30933rd highest GDP per capita out of 200 · 2025 data
- Life expectancy
- 84 years10th highest life expectancy out of 204 · 2024 data
More facts
- Joined the UN in 1955
- Won 4 World Cups (1934, 1938, 1982 and 2006)
Neighboring countries
Italy borders 6 countries:
Austria
France
San Marino
Slovenia
Switzerland
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Data: World Bank, world-countries, Wikidata and CIA World Factbook. See all sources.