Italian Republic
Italy
Also known as: Italia (Italian), Italian Republic, Repubblica Italiana (Italian)
Since February 3, 2015 ยท President of the Italian Republic ยท Head of State Residing at the Quirinal Palace
Since October 22, 2022 ยท President of the Council of Ministers ยท Head of Government & Executive Authority
Deputy Prime Minister of Italy ยท Senior Cabinet Official & National Political Leader
Deputy Prime Minister of Italy ยท Senior Executive Official & Minister of Foreign Affairs
Regions
Major Islands
Italy is a country in southern Europe characterized by the Alps in the north, the Apennine Mountains running through the peninsula, fertile plains such as the Po Valley, and long coastlines along the Mediterranean Sea.
๐ Italy is a country located in Southern Europe, extending into the Mediterranean Sea as a peninsula shaped like a boot. It is bordered by France to the northwest, Switzerland and Austria to the north, and Slovenia to the northeast. It also encloses two independent microstates: San Marino and Vatican City.
Italy is surrounded by several bodies of water, including the Adriatic Sea to the east, the Ionian Sea to the south, and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west, all part of the Mediterranean Sea.
Italyโs terrain is highly varied, featuring the Alps in the north, which form a natural barrier with the rest of Europe, and the Apennine Mountains, which run down the length of the peninsula. The country also includes large islands such as Sicily and Sardinia. Italyโs central location in the Mediterranean has historically made it a major hub for trade, culture, and civilization.
Regions (Regioni)
A
Abruzzo
(Aprรนzzu / Aprรนzzo)
Aosta Valley
(Valle dโAosta / Vallรฉe d'Aoste / Vรขl d'Aoรปta)
Apulia
(Puglia)
B
Basilicata
(Lucania)
C
E
Emilia-Romagna
(Emรฉgglia-Rumรขgna / Emรฎlia-Rumรขgna / Emรฉlia-Rumรขgna)
F
Friuli Venezia Giulia
(Friรปl Vignesie Julie / Friรปl-Venezia Zulia / Furlanija - Julijska krajina)
L
M
P
Piedmont
(Piemonte / Piemont / Piรฉmont)
S
T
Trentino-Alto Adige/Sรผdtirol
(Trentino-Alto Adige / Trentino-Sรผdtirol / Trentin-Sรผdtirol)
Tuscany
(Toscana)
U
V
Veneto
(Vรจneto)
Regions are the primary administrative divisions of Italy. At the second administrative level, Italy is divided into 107 provinces and metropolitan cities, which form the regions. Total: 20
Provinces (Province)
Abruzzo is a region of central Italy located between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. It is divided into four provinces: Chieti, L'Aquila, Pescara, and Teramo. The region is known for its diverse landscapes, national parks, and historic towns. Total: 4
Aosta Valley (Valle dโAosta)
Aosta Valley is an autonomous region in northwestern Italy. It is a province-equivalent region and therefore has no provincial subdivisions. The region is known for its Alpine geography, bilingual Italian and French culture, and historic identity. Total: 1
Apulia (Puglia)
Provinces (Province)
Apulia is a region of southern Italy located along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. It is divided into six provinces: Bari, Barletta-Andria-Trani, Brindisi, Foggia, Lecce, and Taranto. The region is known for its long coastline, historic towns, and distinctive architecture such as trulli. Total: 6
Provinces (Province)
Basilicata is a region of southern Italy located between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas. It is divided into two provinces: Matera and Potenza. The region is known for its rugged landscapes, historic hill towns, and the UNESCO-listed city of Matera. Total: 2
Provinces (Province)
Calabria is a region of southern Italy located at the southern tip of the Italian Peninsula. It is divided into five provinces: Catanzaro, Cosenza, Crotone, Reggio Calabria, and Vibo Valentia. The region is known for its mountainous terrain, coastal landscapes, and historic Mediterranean culture. Total: 5
Provinces (Province)
Campania is a region of southern Italy located along the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is divided into five provinces: Avellino, Benevento, Caserta, Naples, and Salerno. The region is known for its historic cities, including Naples, as well as its cultural heritage and coastal landscapes. Total: 5
Provinces (Province)
Emilia-Romagna is a region of northern Italy known for its rich cultural heritage and economic importance. It is divided into nine provinces: Bologna, Ferrara, Forlรฌ-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia, and Rimini. The region is famous for its cuisine, historic cities, and role as a major industrial and agricultural center. Total: 9
Regional Entities (Enti di decentramento regionale)
Friuli Venezia Giulia is an autonomous region in northeastern Italy. It is not divided into traditional provinces but into four regional decentralization entities: Gorizia, Pordenone, Trieste, and Udine. The region is known for its cultural diversity, bordering Austria and Slovenia, and its mix of Italian, Slavic, and Central European influences. Total: 4
Provinces (Province e cittร metropolitana)
Lazio is a region of central Italy located along the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is divided into four provincesโFrosinone, Latina, Rieti, and Viterboโand the Metropolitan City of Rome. The region is centered around Rome, the capital of Italy, and is known for its historical significance and cultural heritage. Total: 5
Provinces (Province e cittร metropolitana)
Liguria is a region of northwestern Italy located along the Ligurian Sea. It is divided into three provincesโImperia, La Spezia, and Savonaโand the Metropolitan City of Genoa. The region is known for its coastal landscapes, including the Italian Riviera, and historic port cities. Total: 4
Lombardy (Lombardia)
Provinces (Province e cittร metropolitana)
B
C
L
M
P
S
V
Lombardy is a region of northern Italy and the most populous and economically significant region in the country. It is divided into eleven provincesโBergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantua, Monza and Brianza, Pavia, Sondrio, and Vareseโand the Metropolitan City of Milan. The region is centered around Milan, a global financial and cultural hub. Total: 12
Provinces (Province)
Marche is a region of central Italy located along the Adriatic Sea. It is divided into five provinces: Ancona, Ascoli Piceno, Fermo, Macerata, and Pesaro and Urbino. The region is known for its coastal areas, rolling hills, and historic towns. Total: 5
Provinces (Province)
Molise is a region of southern Italy located between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. It is divided into two provinces: Campobasso and Isernia. The region is known for its rural landscapes, historic villages, and traditional culture. Total: 2
Piedmont (Piemonte)
Provinces (Province e cittร metropolitana)
Piedmont is a region of northwestern Italy located at the foot of the Alps. It is divided into seven provincesโAlessandria, Asti, Biella, Cuneo, Novara, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, and Vercelliโand the Metropolitan City of Turin. The region is known for its Alpine landscapes, historic cities, and significant cultural and economic role. Total: 8
Sardinia (Sardegna)
Provinces (Province e cittร metropolitana)
Sardinia is an autonomous island region of Italy located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided into four provincesโNuoro, Oristano, Sassari, and South Sardiniaโand the Metropolitan City of Cagliari. The region is known for its unique culture, coastal landscapes, and historical heritage. Total: 5
Sicily (Sicilia)
Metropolitan Cities (Cittร metropolitane)
Free Municipal Consortia (Liberi consorzi comunali)
Sicily is an autonomous island region of Italy located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided into nine province-level entities: three Metropolitan Cities (Catania, Messina, and Palermo) and six Free Municipal Consortia (Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Ragusa, Siracusa, and Trapani). These entities replaced the former provinces and represent two different types of administrative divisions within the region. Total: 9
Trentino-Alto Adige / Sรผdtirol (Trentino-Sรผdtirol)
Autonomous Provinces (Province autonome)
Trentino-Alto Adige / Sรผdtirol is an autonomous region of northern Italy with a unique administrative structure. It is composed of two autonomous provincesโBolzano (South Tyrol) and Trentoโwhich exercise most of the regionโs legislative and administrative powers. Unlike other Italian regions, the provinces themselves function as the primary governing units rather than subdivisions. The region is known for its Alpine geography and cultural blend of Italian and German-speaking communities. Total: 2
Tuscany (Toscana)
Provinces (Province e cittร metropolitana)
Tuscany is a region of central Italy known for its cultural heritage, historic cities, and landscapes. It is divided into nine provincesโArezzo, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, and Sienaโand the Metropolitan City of Florence. The region is internationally renowned for cities such as Florence, Pisa, and Siena, as well as its role in the history of art and the Renaissance. Total: 10
Veneto (Veneto)
Provinces (Province e cittร metropolitana)
Veneto is a region of northeastern Italy known for its historic cities and diverse landscapes. It is divided into six provincesโBelluno, Padua, Rovigo, Treviso, Verona, and Vicenzaโand the Metropolitan City of Venice. The region is centered around Venice, one of the most historically and culturally significant cities in the world. Total: 7
Road System (Transportation Infrastructure)
Drives On: Right
Italy follows right-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Power Plug Types)
Primary Plug Types: Type C, Type F & Type L
Italy commonly uses Type C, Type F, and Type L electrical outlets.
What is the Internet TLD for Italy?
A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address that appears after the final dot.Country-code top-level domains are called ccTLDs and are assigned to countries and territories around the world.
Examples:
.fr = France .ch = Switzerland .jp = Japan
Italy uses:
.it
What is the ISO Code for Italy?
ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These codes are used globally in databases, aviation systems, banking, shipping, and international data systems to uniquely identify countries and territories.ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as US, FR, or IT. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.
Only ISO 3166-1 codes support flag emojis. Flag emojis are created by combining two Unicode regional indicator letters that match the country's ISO two-letter code.
Italy is assigned the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code:
IT
Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: IT
ISO-3 Code: ITA
ISO Numeric Code: 380
IT 
Italy (ISO 3166-1)
Italy (ISO 3166-1) Click to Copy Flag
Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1EE U+1F1F9
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๐ฎ๐น "Il Canto degli Italiani" โ (Italian) / "The Song of the Italians"
โข Lyrics written by Goffredo Mameli in 1847
โข Music composed by Michele Novaro
โข Adopted as Italyโs provisional national anthem in 1946 and made official in 2017
โข Music composed by Michele Novaro
โข Adopted as Italyโs provisional national anthem in 1946 and made official in 2017
Phrase, Unofficial Motto:
"Viva l'Italia!"
(Translated from Italian: "Long live Italy!")
Italy National Anthem:
"Il Canto degli Italiani"
(Translated from Italian: "The Song of the Italians")
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