| Capital | Rome | Languages | Italian |
| Population | 61,3 mln | Religion | Predominantly Roman Catholic |
| Surface | 301,230 sq km | Currency | Euro (EUR) |
Source: CIA World Factbook [2011]
| Capital | Rome | Languages | Italian |
| Population | 61,3 mln | Religion | Predominantly Roman Catholic |
| Surface | 301,230 sq km | Currency | Euro (EUR) |
Source: CIA World Factbook [2011]
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