The Italian Peninsula, named Italia, was consolidated into a unified entity during Roman expansion, the conquest of new territories often at the expense of the other Italic tribes, Etruscans, Celts, and Greeks.

2 days ago · Italy, country of south-central Europe, occupying a peninsula that juts deep into the Mediterranean Sea. Italy comprises some of the most varied and scenic landscapes on Earth and is …

Step on board to discover “a completely different Italy” and let yourself be amazed by villages, small municipalities, minor islands, and inland areas of a Nation that is unique in the world for its diverse …

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Italy is located in southern Europe on the Apennine Peninsula. Its distinct shape, resembling a kicking boot, makes it easy to recognize it on maps or even from space.

3 days ago · Italy covers 116,300 square miles (301,225 sq. km.). Its prominent geographical feature is the 500-mile-long Italian Peninsula, which is shaped like a boot and extends southeast from Europe …

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Italy (Italian: Italia) was once the core of the mighty Roman Empire, and the cradle of the Renaissance. Along with Greece, it is regarded as the "birthplace" of Western culture, and it is also home to the …

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Italy has an area of 116,350 square miles (301,340 square kilometers) and a population of 58,968,501 [1] as of 2024. There are two enclave states within the territory of Italy: the State of San Marino and …