Continent: Europe
Italy is a country in southern Europe. It is located in the shape of a boot and is commonly known as the "bel paese" (beautiful country). Italy shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and San Marino. The country's capital city is Rome, which has a long and rich historical significance. Italy is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Adriatic Sea to the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast, the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west, and the Ligurian Sea to the northwest.