Italy
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Overview
Everything measured for this country, at a glance.
Italy
IT
Rome58 915 656 people302 070 km²EUR
Head of state Sergio Mattarella, Giorgia Meloni (head of government)
Background
Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It consists of a peninsula, which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares land borders with France to the west; Switzerland and Austria to the north; Slovenia to the east; and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San Marino. It is the tenth-largest country in Europe by area, covering 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi), and the third-most populous member state of the European Union, with nearly 59 million inhabitants. Rome is the capital of Italy; other major cities include Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, B
- Other disaster alertsGreen flood alert in Italy
- Fires120 hotspots detected in the last 48 hours · peak brightness 367K
- Weather29°C — clear sky
Right now
Live signals, mapped hazards, and what is happening now.
World attention
At a glance88
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Signal map149
Legend
- Fires 120
- Earthquakes 14
- Aircraft 8
- Volcanoes 7
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43.28°N · 16.51°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 29 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 12.6 MW · Confidence high
43.29°N · 16.51°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 29 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 12.6 MW · Confidence high
43.31°N · 16.52°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 18 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 17.2 MW · Confidence high
43.29°N · 16.48°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 54 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 36.4 MW · Confidence high
43.29°N · 16.49°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 54 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 28.0 MW · Confidence high
43.30°N · 16.49°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 54 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 17.3 MW · Confidence high
40.92°N · 14.34°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 25 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 2.0 MW · Confidence nominal
41.04°N · 15.86°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 20 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 6.7 MW · Confidence nominal
41.35°N · 15.48°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 20 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 2.5 MW · Confidence nominal
41.59°N · 15.84°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 18 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 2.7 MW · Confidence nominal
41.70°N · 15.19°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 21 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 0.8 MW · Confidence nominal
41.74°N · 15.42°E
Satellite pixel ≈ 20 ha (burned area not measured) · Radiative power 2.1 MW · Confidence nominal
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NASA FIRMS · EMSC · Smithsonian GVP · OpenSky Network · GDACS
Money and work
Economic data and financial indicators.
Exchange rateSep 12, 2026
Economic outlook
Top exports
Trade openness
Crypto market
Society & work
Social, demographic and labour-market indicators.
Social indicators
Demographics
Employment by sector
- Employment in agriculture3.3%
- Employment in industry26.4%
- Employment in services70.2%
Country data
Key indicators and general facts about the place.
Country data
Essential facts
Public indicators
International connectivity6
32 submarine cables · 5 more planned
Universities9
Emergency numbers4
- Emergencies (all services) — 112National numbers. Confirm with local authorities before travelling.
- Police — 113
- Ambulance — 118
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Sockets and voltage2
Places to see6
Travel advice (UK FCDO)6
- Latest updateAddition of information about hiking and adventure sports (‘Safety and security’ page).
- Warnings and insuranceThis travel advice also covers Vatican City. Wildfires in Italy There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer in Italy as temperatures…
- Entry requirementsThis information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding…
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- Safety and securityTerrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and indivi…
- HealthBefore you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treat…
- Getting helpThe Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and…
Upcoming public holidays5
- San Francesco d'AssisiOctober 4 · St. Francis of Assisi's Day
- Tutti i SantiNovember 1 · All Saints Day
- Immacolata ConcezioneDecember 8 · Immaculate Conception
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- NataleDecember 25 · Christmas Day
- Santo StefanoDecember 26 · St. Stephen's Day
Traveller's guide1
- ItalyItaly was once the core of the mighty Roman Empire, and the cradle of the Renaissance. Along with Greece, it is regarded as the "birthplace" of Western culture, and it is also home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, including high art and monuments.
Live radio6
- Radio 24 il sole 24 oreitalian
- Radio Italia Solo Musica Italianaitalian
- Rai Radio 1italian
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- 50s 60s RETRO HITSenglish
- Radio Kiss Kissitalian
- Radio Deejayitalian
At the table6
Biodiversity
Animals and plants recorded in this country.
Animals
Most observed
Near extinction
Fish
Most observed
Near extinction
Plants
Most observed
Near extinction
GBIF observations; threat status from the IUCN Red List (CR / EN / VU). Not a complete inventory.
Weather & environment
Weather and environmental conditions in the report.
Recommended tools
A couple of travel-safety tools worth having.
Recommended tools
Digital safety
Flights
Mobile data
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Everything else this report gathered.