Italy, [a] officially the Italian Republic, [b] is a country in Southern and Western Europe. [c] It consists of a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern …

3 days ago · Italy, country of south-central Europe, occupying a peninsula that juts deep into the Mediterranean Sea. Italy comprises some of the most varied and scenic landscapes on Earth …

All the information you need to plan a trip to Italy or to know the basics to best visit it. To use the "Near Me" search feature, you need to enable geolocation. You can do this at any time from …

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Dec 25, 2025 · Italy (Italian: Italia) was once the core of the mighty Roman Empire, and the cradle of the Renaissance. Along with Greece, it is regarded as the "birthplace" of Western culture, …

Italy is located in southern Europe on the Apennine Peninsula. Its distinct shape, resembling a kicking boot, makes it easy to recognize it on maps or even from space.

2 days ago · Italy covers 116,300 square miles (301,225 sq. km.). Its prominent geographical feature is the 500-mile-long Italian Peninsula, which is shaped like a boot and extends …