Italy (Italian: Italia ( listen)), officially the Italian Republic (Italian: Repubblica Italiana [reˈpubblika itaˈljaːna]), is a sovereign state in Europe. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy shares open land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, San Marino and Vatican City. read more
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Italy was founded as a distinct and original nation in 1720. The population of Italy is 61,261,254 (2012) and the nation has a density of 208 people per square kilometer. The currency of Italy is the Euro (EUR). read more