Italy
Italy is a country in Europe. Its capital is Rome, and it shares land borders with 5 countries.
- Capital
- Rome
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 301,390 km² Number 71 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 5 countries
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome.
Which countries border Italy?
Italy shares land borders with 5 countries: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia and Switzerland.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Rome |
|---|---|---|
 San Marino | San Marino | 227 km (141 mi) |
 Slovenia | Ljubljana | 490 km (304 mi) |
 Switzerland | Bern | 690 km (429 mi) |
 Austria | Vienna | 764 km (475 mi) |
 France | Paris | 1,106 km (687 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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