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.

1 day 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 …

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 …

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2 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 …