Italian Republic (Italy)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Europe.

Its center lies at a latitude of 42.83333 and longitude of 12.83333.

Italian Republic also goes by the names, 'Itali, 'Itaria, An Eadailt, An Iodail, An Iodáil, Etalie, Itaalia, Itaalje, Itaglia, Itali, Italia, Italia (Y), Italia (Ý), Italian Republic, Italie, Italien, Italija, Italio, Italiya, Italië, Italja, Italska, Italujo,

The prodominant languages spoken are co (Corsican) de-IT (German) fr-IT (French) it-IT (Italian) sc (Sardinian) and its currency is the Euro (EUR), currently exchanging at 1 Euro = 0.8072 British Pound Sterling 1 Euro = 1.2775 US Dollar .

Italian Republic currently has a population of 58145000 (estimate).

Italian Republic's neighbouring countries are, Austria, Switzerland, France, Slovenia, San Marino, Vatican, .

Regions within Italian Republic

Largest Cities within Italian Republic


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Italy

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 09:55:00 GMT

Travel Summary

  • In the early hours of Sunday 20 May, an earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck Northern Italy, approximately 22 miles north west of Bologna. There has been one aftershock; more are possible.   We are aware of at least one fatality but are not aware that any British Nationals have been affected. Consular officials are liaising with local authorities.
  • On 19 May an explosion outside a school in Brindisi caused fatalities and injuries to a number of students.
  • Pope Benedict XVI will be visiting Milan from 1 – 3 June in order to participate in the 7th World Meeting of Families. It is highly likely that traffic in Milan will be affected during this weekend, with also some disruption to underground services.

  • There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. See Safety and Security - Terrorism.

  • British nationals make around four million visits to Italy every year (Source: Ministry of Tourism. Most visits are trouble-free. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics.

  • If you are visiting a ski resort you should take advice on weather and avalanche conditions before you travel and  familiarise yourself with local skiing laws and regulations. See General - Skiing.

  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See the General - Insurance.

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