Capital City: Rome
Population: Approximately 59 million
Area: 301,340 km2
Language: Italian
Currency: Euro
Flag: Green (hills and plains), white (snow capped Alps) and red (blood of those who fought and died in the wars of Italian Independence.
National Symbol: The emblem, featuring a white five-point star (symbolizing Italy dating back to ancient times), a cogwheel (symbolizing labor), an olive branch (symbolizing peace and harmony), an oak branch (symbolizing strength and dignity) and a ribbon inscribed with Italian Republic in ancient Roman-style Latin.
Interesting Fact: Italy houses the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the World.
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