Italy Country Quickfacts
| Area: | 301,338 km2 |
| Capital: | Rome |
| Country Code: | 39 |
| Country Population: | 60,334,978 |
| Credit Cards: | All major credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, and Master Card |
| Currency: | Euro |
| Drives on the: | Right |
| Electricity: | 220 V |
| Ethnic Groups: | 92% Italian; 1.81% Romanian; 1.07% North African; 5.12% Other |
| Flag: |  |
| Location: | Southern Europe |
| Official Language(s): | Italian |
| Religion: | 87.8% Catholicism 1.9% Islam 1.6% Orthodoxy 1.4% Protestantism 1.5% Other 5.8% No religion |
| Time Zone: | CET (UTC +1) |
| Tipping: | No need to tip in restaurants. You tip in hotels for good service, generally 0.75 - 1.50 Euros a day. It is not necessary to tip in taxis. |
Italy Vacation Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Italy.
Learn about the history and culture of Italy, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Italy's nature and wildlife, weather, and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Italy for yourself. Start exploring...book your Italy vacation today!
Extend your Stay
Consider an additional stopover to your Italy vacation at one of Goway's other European destinations. You can choose from a Paris vacation, a London vacation, or an Amsterdam vacation, en route to or from Italy.
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