| Latitude and Longitude |
41º 30' N, 14º 30' E |
| Area |
301336 km2 |
| Capital |
Rome |
| Time Zone |
UTC+1 |
| Official Name |
Italian Republic |
| Currency |
Euro (EUR) |
| Government |
Republic |
| Legislature |
Bicameral |
| Population |
58145320 |
| Independence Date |
03/17/61 |
| International Dialing Code |
39 |
| ISO Code alpha-3 |
IT |
| ISO Code alpha-2 |
ITA |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$30,900.00 |
| Climate Type |
Mediterranean and Temperate |
| Major Language(s) |
French, German, Italian (official), Slovene |
| Major Ethnic Groups |
Albanian, Austrian, German, Italian, Italo-Albanian, North African Arab |
| Major Religious Groups |
Christian (Roman Catholic, Protestant), Jewish, Muslim |
| Administrative Divisions |
15 Regions (regioni) and 5 Autonomous regions (regioni autonome): Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Trentino-Alto Adige, Valle d'Aosta |
| Neighbouring Countries |
Austria, France, Holy See (Vatican City), San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland |
| Major Industries |
Mining, Iron and Steel, Textile and apparel, Chemical, Food processing and beverages, Electronics, Machinery, Tourism |
| Natural Resources |
Asbestos, Barite, Coal, Feldspar, Marble, Mercury, Natural gas, Oil, Pyrite, Potash, Zinc, Cultivable land |
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