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Italy is divided into 20 regions, which are
Italy is a Southern European country located on the Italian Peninsula and bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and the Mediterranean Sea. The country is divided into 20 administrative regions, and those regions are further divided into provinces and metropolitan cities. Rome is the national capital and also the largest city in Italy.
The country includes alpine mountains, rolling hills, volcanic landscapes, historic cities, Mediterranean coastlines, and large islands such as Sicily and Sardinia. Different regions are known for unique food traditions, architecture, industries, tourism, and cultural heritage across northern, central, and southern Italy.
Key Facts
- National capital: Rome
- Total population: 58,990,000 (Official estimate 2025)
- Total area: 301,340 km² (116,348 sq miles)
- Currency: Euro (€ , EUR)
- Bordering countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia
- Total Regions: 20
- Total Provinces and Metropolitan Cities: 100+
List of Regions and Capitals of Italy
Total regions shown: 20 | Combined population: 58,990,000 | Combined area: 301,340 km²
| # | Region Name | Capital City | Region Group | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abruzzo | L'Aquila | Southern Italy | 10,831 | 1,270,000 |
| 2 | Aosta Valley | Aosta | Northwestern Italy | 3,263 | 123,000 |
| 3 | Apulia | Bari | Southern Italy | 19,541 | 3,850,000 |
| 4 | Basilicata | Potenza | Southern Italy | 10,073 | 540,000 |
| 5 | Calabria | Catanzaro | Southern Italy | 15,222 | 1,820,000 |
| 6 | Campania | Naples | Southern Italy | 13,671 | 5,600,000 |
| 7 | Emilia-Romagna | Bologna | Northern Italy | 22,453 | 4,420,000 |
| 8 | Friuli Venezia Giulia | Trieste | Northeastern Italy | 7,924 | 1,190,000 |
| 9 | Lazio | Rome | Central Italy | 17,242 | 5,700,000 |
| 10 | Liguria | Genoa | Northwestern Italy | 5,416 | 1,500,000 |
| 11 | Lombardy | Milan | Northern Italy | 23,861 | 10,000,000 |
| 12 | Marche | Ancona | Central Italy | 9,344 | 1,480,000 |
| 13 | Molise | Campobasso | Southern Italy | 4,460 | 290,000 |
| 14 | Piedmont | Turin | Northwestern Italy | 25,402 | 4,250,000 |
| 15 | Sardinia | Cagliari | Island Region | 24,100 | 1,570,000 |
| 16 | Sicily | Palermo | Island Region | 25,711 | 4,750,000 |
| 17 | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol | Trento | Northern Italy | 13,607 | 1,080,000 |
| 18 | Tuscany | Florence | Central Italy | 22,987 | 3,650,000 |
| 19 | Umbria | Perugia | Central Italy | 8,456 | 850,000 |
| 20 | Veneto | Venice | Northeastern Italy | 18,345 | 4,037,000 |
Largest Regions by Area
- Sicily - 9,927 sq mi (25,711 km²)
- Piedmont - 9,808 sq mi (25,402 km²)
- Sardinia - 9,305 sq mi (24,100 km²)
- Lombardy - 9,213 sq mi (23,861 km²)
- Tuscany - 8,875 sq mi (22,987 km²)
- Emilia-Romagna - 8,669 sq mi (22,453 km²)
- Apulia - 7,545 sq mi (19,541 km²)
- Veneto - 7,083 sq mi (18,345 km²)
Most Populous Regions
- Lombardy - Population: 10,000,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Lazio - Population: 5,700,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Campania - Population: 5,600,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Sicily - Population: 4,750,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Emilia-Romagna - Population: 4,420,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Piedmont - Population: 4,250,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Veneto - Population: 4,037,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Apulia - Population: 3,850,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Smallest Regions by Area
- Aosta Valley - 1,260 sq mi (3,263 km²)
- Molise - 1,722 sq mi (4,460 km²)
- Liguria - 2,091 sq mi (5,416 km²)
- Friuli Venezia Giulia - 3,060 sq mi (7,924 km²)
- Umbria - 3,265 sq mi (8,456 km²)
- Marche - 3,608 sq mi (9,344 km²)
Regions by Regional Grouping
- Northern Italy: Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
- Northeastern Italy: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto
- Northwestern Italy: Aosta Valley, Liguria, Piedmont
- Central Italy: Lazio, Marche, Tuscany, Umbria
- Southern Italy: Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise
- Island Region: Sardinia, Sicily
Landlocked Regions
- Aosta Valley
- Lombardy
- Piedmont
- Umbria
Regions with Coastline
- Abruzzo
- Apulia
- Basilicata
- Calabria
- Campania
- Emilia-Romagna
- Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Lazio
- Liguria
- Marche
- Molise
- Sardinia
- Sicily
- Tuscany
- Veneto
Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- France: Aosta Valley, Piedmont, Liguria
- Switzerland: Lombardy, Piedmont, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
- Austria: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Slovenia: Friuli Venezia Giulia
Sources
- Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT)
- World Bank - Italy Data
- CIA World Factbook - Italy
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Italy
- Government of Italy
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