Italy: flag, capital and facts
Italy is a country in Southern Europe (Europe). Its capital is Rome. Population — 58,952,704. Area — 301,336 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Italy
Green, white, red — like a pizza: basil, mozzarella, and tomato.
The capital of Italy — Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy. All roads lead to Rome — and Rome has 'roam', because everyone wants to roam its streets.
Facts about Italy
- Official name
- Italian Republic
- Capital
- Rome
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Population
- 58,952,704
- Area
- 301,336 km²
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 42.83333333°, 12.83333333°
How to remember the name
The nameLook at the map: Italy is shaped like a tall boot ready to kick a ball.
Did you know?
Hidden inside the city of Rome is a whole separate country called Vatican City.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Italy — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Southern Europe
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