Formation
Mar 17, 1861
Italy
Capital
Rome
Population
59 million (2021)
Italy
About
European country that lies in the Mediterranean sea. It was home to a revolutionary artistic and cultural movement known as the Renaissance, which began in the 14th century. Italy is made up of 20 distinct regions.
Trivia
Some of the most famous attractions in the world are located in Italy, including the Venice Canals, the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and Florence's Santa Maria del Fiore. University of Bologna, the world's oldest university, was founded in the country in 1088.
