Italy is a country in Southern Europe, located on the Apennine Peninsula. Its capital is Rome, a city with a rich history that was the center of the Roman Empire and home to the Vatican. The population of Italy is approximately 60 million. The official language is Italian.
Italy is a parliamentary republic and one of the founding members of the European Union and NATO. The country has a developed economy, with key sectors including industry, agriculture, tourism, and fashion. It is renowned for its high-quality food products such as pasta, pizza, wine, and icons of global culture ranging from architecture to art.
Italy is also famous for its natural landscapes: the Alps in the north, volcanoes like Vesuvius and Etna, and numerous beaches along the Mediterranean coast. Its cultural heritage includes hundreds of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pompeii, and the Venetian canals.
