Map of Italy
Map of Italy
Italy is a country located in Southern Europe, extending into the Mediterranean Sea in the shape of a peninsula. Viewing Italy on a map helps place the country in geographic context — within Europe and the wider world.
Where Italy Is Located
Italy is located in Southern Europe and is bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia to the north. The country is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, including the Adriatic, Ionian, and Tyrrhenian Seas.
Its geography includes alpine mountains in the north, rolling hills and plains in the centre, and long coastlines along the peninsula.
Where Italy Sits on a World Map
On a world map, Italy appears in the Northern Hemisphere, extending southward from mainland Europe into the Mediterranean basin.
Its central position in the Mediterranean has made Italy historically significant in trade, culture, and global navigation.
Interactive Map of Italy
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Italy Coordinates
- Latitude: 41.8719° N
- Longitude: 12.5674° E
These coordinates represent the geographic centre of Italy and are commonly used for national mapping and geographic reference.
Regions of Italy
Italy is divided into 20 administrative regions, each with distinct cultural, geographic, and historical identities.
Maps of Italy often highlight these regions alongside major cities, mountain ranges, and coastlines.
Which Hemisphere Is Italy In?
- Northern Hemisphere
- Eastern Hemisphere
Italy lies entirely within the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, consistent with its position in Southern Europe.
The Antipode of Italy
The antipode of Italy refers to the locations on Earth directly opposite the country, passing through the planet’s centre.
Much of Italy’s antipodal region lies in the South Pacific Ocean, east of New Zealand.
Italy Map as a Physical Print
Italy can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing regional boundaries, coordinates, hemispheres, and antipodal relationships on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
