Countries that border Italy
Italy shares land borders with 6 countries: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Italy's neighbouring countries
Austria
France
San Marino
Slovenia
Switzerland
Vatican City
Key facts about Italy
- CapitalRome
- RegionSouthern Europe
- Land borders6
- Area301,336 km²
- Population58,927,633
- ISO codeIT
Learning Italy on the map
Knowing which countries border Italy is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Italy and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Italy?
Italy borders 6 countries: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City.
Which countries share a border with Italy?
The countries bordering Italy are: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City.
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome.