| Official name | Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana) |
| Date established | 17 March 1861 (unification); Republic 2 June 1946 |
| Region | Europe — Southern Europe |
| Capital city | Rome |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~60.5 million |
| Area | 301,340 km² |
| Density | ~201/km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Official language | Italian |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2 DST) |
| Calling code | +39 |
| Major religions | Christianity (Roman Catholic ~74%), others |
| Emergency – Police | 112 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance/Fire | 118 / 115 / 115 |
| National symbol | Stella d’Italia, emblem of Italy |
| National flower | Lily |
| National animal | Italian wolf |
| National sport | Football (soccer) |
| Literacy rate | ~99% |
| Human Development Index | ~0.892 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$3.2 trillion |
| Major industry | Machinery, automotive, fashion, tourism, food & wine |
| National festival | Republic Day — 2 June |
| Climate | Mediterranean; alpine in north, hot summers, mild winters |
