Italy at a Glance

Country: Italian Republic
Government:  Republic
Population: 58.1 million
Area:  301,230 sq km; slightly larger than Arizona
Terrain: mostly rugged and mountainous; some plains, coastal lowlands
Major language(s): Italian
Major religion(s): 84% Roman Catholic, 6% Jewish, Muslim and Protestant
Capital & population: Rome, 2.7 million
Monetary unit:  EUR  (Euro)