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Italy
Southern EuropeCapital Rome6 neighbours
Italy is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Rome. Italy is next to Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland and Vatican City.
A way to remember it
Picture a high boot kicking a football. Sicily is the football, and the heel and toe point at it.
Good to know
Two tiny countries sit inside Italy's borders: Vatican City and San Marino.
Quick facts
- CapitalRome
- RegionEurope, Southern Europe
- Land borders6 countries
- Also known asItalian Republic, Repubblica italiana
Austria
France
San Marino
Slovenia
Switzerland
Vatican City