Italy
Capital Rome · Europe
Italy is one of the 197 UN countries in 4x4 Grid, the free daily geography puzzle where you name a country that fits two rules at once. Here is what the game knows about it.
Play today’s boardFacts about Italy
| Capital | Rome |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 59,000,000 (no. 25 of 197) |
| Area | 301,340 km² (no. 71 of 197) |
| Neighbours | Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City |
| Coastline | Mediterranean Sea |
| Flag colours | green, white, red |
Where Italy fits in 4x4 Grid
Every square in 4x4 Grid joins a row rule and a column rule. Italy is a valid answer for any square built from two of these 48 categories:
Location
In EuropeCoastline on the Mediterranean SeaHas a mountain over 4,000 mVolcanic eruption since 1900Has land below sea levelHighest point 4,000–6,000 m
Capital
Capital is 5 letters or fewerCapital between 40° and 50° northCapital on the coastCapital is the largest city
Neighbours
Borders 5+ countriesBorders France
Size
Population over 50 millionPopulation over 20 millionFertility rate under 1.5Population shrank in the last 10 years
Flag
Flag with 3 vertical stripesFlag with redFlag with whiteFlag with greenFlag with exactly 3 colours
Name
Name is 5 letters or fewerStarts with a vowel
Politics
EU memberNATO memberG20 memberIn the Schengen AreaUses the euroVery high HDI (0.8+)Uses daylight saving time
Sport
Has hosted the OlympicsHas hosted the Summer OlympicsHas hosted the Winter OlympicsHas hosted the men’s World CupHas competed in EurovisionHas hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix100+ Summer Olympic medalsPlayed in a men’s World Cup finalHas won Eurovision
History
Has had a female leader20+ UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Economy
GDP per person over $45,000Life expectancy over 80Median age over 40Top 20 wine producerEconomy grew under 1.5% in 2025Government debt above 100% of GDPTop 20 economy
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