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Italy Neighboring Countries

Italy is located in Southern Europe (Europe), with its capital in Rome. The official languages are Italian, Catalan. The currency is Euro.

What are the neighboring countries of Italy? Italy shares land borders with 6 countries. These Italy neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Italy at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Italy neighboring countries are: Vatican City, Slovenia, Switzerland, Austria, France and San Marino. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Italy and its border countries. The map highlights Italy in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Italy

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Italy?

Italy shares land borders with 6 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Italy?

The neighboring countries of Italy are: Vatican City, Slovenia, Switzerland, Austria, France and San Marino.

Which other countries in Europe have the same number of neighbors as Italy?

No other countries in Europe have exactly 6 land borders.

Which countries in Europe have more neighbors than Italy?

Countries in Europe with more than 6 land borders: Russia, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Austria, France, Hungary, Serbia.

Which countries in Europe have fewer neighbors than Italy?

Countries in Europe with fewer than 6 land borders: Belarus, Guernsey, Vatican City, Lithuania, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Moldova, Bulgaria, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, and 34 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Italy?

The capitals of countries bordering Italy are:
  • Vatican City: Vatican City
  • Slovenia: Ljubljana
  • Switzerland: Bern
  • Austria: Vienna
  • France: Paris
  • San Marino: City of San Marino

What are the country codes of Italy's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Italy's neighbors are:
  • Vatican City: VA (ISO 2) / VAT (ISO 3)
  • Slovenia: SI (ISO 2) / SVN (ISO 3)
  • Switzerland: CH (ISO 2) / CHE (ISO 3)
  • Austria: AT (ISO 2) / AUT (ISO 3)
  • France: FR (ISO 2) / FRA (ISO 3)
  • San Marino: SM (ISO 2) / SMR (ISO 3)