Italy: capital, population, borders and facts
Italy is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Rome. Roughly 59 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Italy shares a land border with 6 countries: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland and Vatican City. Its coast touches the Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea and Ionian Sea. The national flag uses green, white and red.
| Capital city | Rome |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 59 million |
| Land neighbours | 6: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City |
| Seas and oceans | Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, Ionian Sea |
| Flag colours | green, white, red |
Outline of Italy
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome.
What is the population of Italy?
Italy has roughly 59 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Italy?
Italy borders Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland and Vatican City.
Is Italy landlocked?
No, Italy is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Italy
In Italy, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and L and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Italy travel basics page.
Put what you know about Italy to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Italy is Rome. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Italy flag uses green, white and red. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Italy has 6 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 59 million people, Italy is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Europe
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