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Italy — silhouette, capital and facts
Italy is in Europe and its capital is Rome. With about 59 million people and 301,340 km², it ranks 71st in area and 25th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Italy, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Rome
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 59 million
- Area
- 301,340 km²
- Language
- Italian
- Currency
- Euro
- Flag colors
- green, white, red
Borders
Italy shares a land border with 4 countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia.
Fun facts about Italy
- Italy is home to Rome's Colosseum, an amphitheater about 2,000 years old that held tens of thousands of people.
- Inside Rome sits an entire country, Vatican City, and the city has a coin-tossing fountain, the Trevi.
- Mount Etna, in Sicily, is one of the world's most active volcanoes and erupts frequently.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome.
Which continent is Italy in?
Italy is in Europe.
Which countries border Italy?
Italy shares a land border with 4 countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Italy?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Italy is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Italy?
Italy is home to Rome's Colosseum, an amphitheater about 2,000 years old that held tens of thousands of people. Inside Rome sits an entire country, Vatican City, and the city has a coin-tossing fountain, the Trevi. Mount Etna, in Sicily, is one of the world's most active volcanoes and erupts frequently.
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