What is the Capital of Italy?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Italy is Rome. Italy is located in Southern Europe, Europe, with a population of 58,927,633. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Italian.
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Rome at a glance
| Capital city | Rome |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy (Italian Republic) |
| Region | Southern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 58,927,633 (25th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +39 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Italy
- Vienna, capital of Austria
- Paris, capital of France
- City of San Marino, capital of San Marino
- Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia
- Bern, capital of Switzerland
- Vatican City, capital of Vatican City
Italy in context
- Italy covers 301,336 km², making it the 72nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 196 people per km² ranks 53rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City.
- With 58,927,633 people, Italy holds about 44.8% of the population of Southern Europe.
- That is roughly 7.0% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Italy is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Italy — FAQ
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome.
Is Rome the largest city in Italy?
Yes — Rome is both the capital and the largest city of Italy.
What country is Rome in?
Rome is the capital city of Italy.
What continent is Rome in?
Rome, the capital of Italy, is located in Europe.
Is Rome the capital of Italy?
Yes — Rome is the capital of Italy (official name: Italian Republic).
Rome is the capital of which country?
Rome is the capital of Italy, in Southern Europe.
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