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In Summary

Italy faces a record-low birth rate in 2025. Geographically, it is a volcanic country in South-central Europe, bordered by Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, France, and surrounded by multiple seas.

In Summary

Map of Italy showing neighboring countries and seas — France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and others. Major seas include the Adriatic, Tyrrhenian, and Mediterranean. Rome is marked as the capital.

Italy’s births are set to sink to a new record low in 2025.

Italy (Capital: Rome)

Political Features

  • Located in South-central Europe on the Apennine Peninsula.  
  • It is positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. 
  • Land Borders: Switzerland and Austria in the north, Slovenia in the northeast and with France in the northwest.
  • Water Borders:  Southern boundary extends into the Mediterranean Sea (South), Adriatic Sea (east), Ionian Sea (southeast), Ligurian Sea, and Tyrrhenian Sea (west).

Geographical Features

  • Highest point: Mont Blanc 
  • Major Mountains Range: Alps, Apennines.
  • Major Rivers: Po, Adige
  • Volcanic Activity: Italy is largely volcanic in origin. Active volcanoes include Mt. Etna (Sicily) and Stromboli (Aeolian Islands).
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