Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s “David” and Brunelleschi’s Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital. ― Google
Capital: Rome
President: Sergio Mattarella
Prime minister: Giorgia Meloni
Population: 58.99 million (2023) World Bank
Provinces: Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol · See more
Government: Unitary parliamentary republic
Dialing code: +39
