NEWS: Italy is located in South-Central Europe--> Situated on the Apennine Peninsula

Bordering Countries

Italy shares borders with:

•        Switzerland

•        Austria

•        Slovenia

•        France

Enclaved Sovereign States within Italy

Two independent countries are located within Italy:

•        Vatican City

•        San Marino

Maritime Boundaries

Italy is surrounded by several seas:

•        Adriatic Sea → East

•        Sea of Sicily → South

•        Ionian Sea → Southeast

•        Ligurian Sea → Southwest

•        Tyrrhenian Sea → Southwest 

Major Rivers

·         Po River: Longest river of Italy

·         Adige River: Important river in northern Italy

Highest Point

Mont Blanc

•        Highest point associated with Italy

•        Located in the Alps region

Volcanoes in Italy

·         Italy is volcanic in origin.

·         Active Volcanoes

Mount Etna

•        Located in: Sicily

•        One of Europe’s most active volcanoes Stromboli

•        Located in: Aeolian Islands