Formation
March 17, 1861
Capital
Rome
Population
58.99 million (2023)
Official Languages
Italian
President
Sergio Mattarella
Prime Minister
Giorgia Meloni
Currency
Euro (EUR)
GDP
$2.1 trillion USD (2024)
Italy
About
The Mediterranean Sea is home to this European nation. The Renaissance, a revolutionary artistic and cultural movement that began in the 14th century, was based here. Italy has 20 distinct regions.
Trivia
Italy is home to some of the world's most famous landmarks,
such as Florence's Santa Maria del Fiore, the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel,
the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Venice canals. The world's oldest
university, the University of Bologna, was founded in the nation in 1088.
