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🇮🇹 Italy Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Italy is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. It covers a total area of 301,340 km² and has a coastline of 7,600 km. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Southern Europe
sub-region
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Total Area
301,340 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
200/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
7,600 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1861
established
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Climate
Mediterranean south, continental north
general type

Location and Position

Italy is situated in Southern Europe, within the broader continent of Europe. The country has a coastline of 7,600 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Italy covers a total area of 301,340 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 60.3M across this area, the population density is 200/km². The capital city is Rome.

Climate

The climate of Italy is mediterranean south, continental north. The best time to visit is generally April–June, September–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Italy

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France
Paris
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Switzerland
Bern
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Austria
Vienna
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Slovenia
Ljubljana
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San Marino
San Marino City
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Vatican City
Vatican City

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Italy located?

Italy is located in Southern Europe, Europe. The capital city is Rome.

How large is Italy?

Italy has a total area of 301,340 km² with a population density of 200/km².

What countries border Italy?

Italy shares land borders with: France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, San Marino, Vatican City.

What is the climate of Italy?

The climate of Italy is Mediterranean south, continental north. The best time to visit is April–June, September–October.

What timezone is Italy in?

Italy observes UTC+1/2 timezone.

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