Italy is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Europe.

How large and how populated is Italy?

Italy covers approximately 301,340 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 58,915,561, recorded for 2,025. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

How many national parks are associated with Italy?

Italy is associated with 25 national parks in the dataset. That count makes the location relevant as a park-discovery entry point, whether it is being viewed as a country, a region, or a broader geographic grouping.

Which national parks are associated with Italy?

The dataset links Italy with the following national parks: Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Alta Murgia National Park, Appennino Lucano - Val d'Agri - Lagonegrese National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park, Arcipelago Toscano National Park, Asinara National Park, Aspromonte National Park. This list gives a direct protected-area overview for the location and is often the quickest way to understand why the place matters in MoriAtlas.

Which countries or regions are associated with Italy?

Italy is associated with the following country or countries: Italy. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Abruzzo, Aosta Valley, Apulia, Basilicata, Biella, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Italy?

The official name of Italy is Italian Republic, and its native name is Repubblica Italiana. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Italy?

Italy is associated with the following language codes: it, and with the time zone Europe/Rome. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Italy?

Italy is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

Is Italy considered mountainous?

Yes. Italy is classified as mountainous in the dataset. That usually suggests stronger relief, more topographic variation, and a physical setting that may support distinctive regional landscapes and park systems.

What are the main country facts for Italy?

For Italy, the capital is Rome, the largest city is Rome, and the associated currency code is EUR. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Italy in geographic datasets?

Italy is identified by the ISO code IT and the country code IT. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

How many national parks are in Italy, and which ones are they?

Italy is associated with 25 national parks in the dataset: Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Alta Murgia National Park, Appennino Lucano - Val d'Agri - Lagonegrese National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park, Arcipelago Toscano National Park, Asinara National Park, Aspromonte National Park. This makes the country page one of the strongest entry points for browsing its protected landscapes at a national scale.

Which regions are associated with Italy?

Italy is associated with the following region or regions: Abruzzo, Aosta Valley, Apulia, Basilicata, Biella, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Italy: parks and protected areas

Gran Paradiso's high valleys provide a refuge for Alpine ibex, while Cinque Terre preserves a cultivated coast of steep slopes and compact villages. Italy's national parks encompass both mountain habitats and long-inhabited cultural landscapes.

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National Parks in Italy: A Geographic and Protected Area Profile

Compare land scale, historical establishment, and diverse alpine and Mediterranean habitats.

Map-based comparisons of known Italian park records reveal the geographic distribution of protected terrain, spanning alpine peaks and Mediterranean coastal ecosystems. Integrated indicators allow comparison of median park sizes, historical designation timelines, and regional climate patterns where data is available.

Known protected area

11,715 km²

Area data available for 47 of 58 parks.

Median park size

7.5 km²

Median across 47 parks with known area.

Oldest known park

Gran Paradiso National Park

Established in 1922.

Largest known park

Pollino National Park

Recorded area: 1,926 km².

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Italy National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas Overview

Discover Italy's extensive network of national parks and protected areas through a comprehensive atlas perspective. This section provides a geographic overview, highlighting the country's significant conservation landscapes and their regional distribution. Utilize this country-level entry point to navigate the rich park geography of the Italian Republic and understand the spread of its protected natural heritage.

Italy is a unitary parliamentary republic in Southern and Western Europe, located on the Italian Peninsula with the Alps to the north. It borders France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Vatican City, and San Marino, and shares maritime boundaries with several Mediterranean countries. The country has approximately 59 million residents and uses the Euro as its currency.

Italy is a country in Southern and Western Europe consisting of a peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea and nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. It borders France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Vatican City, and San Marino. Italy is a founding member of the European Union, has the third-largest population in the EU, and the world's ninth-largest economy. Rome is the capital and largest city.

Largest city:Rome

Currency code:EUR

ISO code:IT

Parks count

Capital

Rome

Area

301,340 km²

Population

58,915,561 (2,025)

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

Park atlas58 parks

Navigate Italy's diverse protected landscapes, from alpine regions to coastal marine parks, through a structured geographic view.

Explore Italy's National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas

MoriAtlas offers a comprehensive listing of Italy's national parks and other notable protected areas. This country-level view allows users to explore diverse conservation landscapes across the Italian Peninsula, from the majestic Alps to its Mediterranean islands, providing a structured approach to geographic park discovery.

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National parkLiguria

Cinque Terre National Park

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Cinque Terre National Park, in Liguria, Italy. Landscapes: mountains, coasts, and beaches.

Area: 22 km²
Established: 1999
IUCN: V
Relief: Mountain

Cinque Terre National Park Atlas

Watercolor illustration depicting green valleys, forests, and distant mountain peaks

National parkItaly

Gran Paradiso National Park

Mapped boundaries and regional geography for a key Italian protected area.

Gran Paradiso National Park, in Italy. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and glaciers.

Area: 703 km²
Established: 1922
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Gran Paradiso National Park Atlas

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National parkItaly

Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park

Mapped protected area boundaries and regional context.

Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, in Italy. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and coasts.

Area: 1,810.48 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park Map

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National parkProvince of Belluno

Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park

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Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, in Province of Belluno, Italy. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and cliffs.

Area: 32 km²
Established: 1988
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park Atlas

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National parkTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol

Stelvio National Park National Park: Protected Landscape and Regional Geographic Context

Explore its mapped boundaries and natural terrain.

Navigate Stelvio National Park, a designated national park in Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region, through a map-centric lens. This page provides critical context for understanding the park's protected landscape, its geographic position within the Alps, and its mapped terrain. Utilize MoriAtlas to grasp the park's boundaries and its place in regional geography for structured natural landscape discovery.

Established: 1935
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain
Scope: Terrestrial

Stelvio National Park Protected Area

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National parkCampania

Vesuvius National Park: Protected Volcanic Landscape in Campania, Italy

Explore mapped boundaries and regional geography.

Discover Vesuvius National Park, a vital protected area safeguarding Italy's iconic active volcano. This page provides essential geographic context, detailed mapped terrain, and insights into the park's unique volcanic landscape within the Campania region. It serves as a key entry point for understanding the park's protected status and its geological significance for structured atlas exploration.

Area: 72.59 km²
Established: 1995
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Vesuvius National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkTuscany

Arcipelago Toscano National Park

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Arcipelago Toscano National Park, in Tuscany, Italy. Landscapes: mountains, cliffs, and islands.

Area: 746.63 km²
Established: 1996
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Arcipelago Toscano National Park Protected Area

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National parkItaly

Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park

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Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park, in Italy. Landscapes: islands, coasts, and beaches.

Area: 201.46 km²
Established: 1994
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park Map Atlas

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National parkItaly

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

Protected landscape in Italy's Apennines.

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, in Italy.

Established: 1923
IUCN: II

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park Atlas

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National parkBasilicata

Pollino National Park: Protected Landscape of Ancient Forests and Alpine Terrain

Italy's largest national park and UNESCO Global Geopark

Pollino National Park, located in the Basilicata region, is a significant protected landscape renowned for its extensive ancient forests, particularly its rare Bosnian pines, and its dramatic, high-altitude mountain geography. Covering over 1,925 square kilometers, this national park is also recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark, highlighting its exceptional geological heritage and unique ecosystems. The park's rugged terrain, soaring peaks, and rare ancient trees offer rich opportunities for understanding regional protected areas and mapped natural landscapes in southern Italy.

Area: 1,925.65 km²
Established: 1992
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Pollino National Park protected landscape

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National parkAbruzzo

Maiella National Park

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Maiella National Park, in Abruzzo, Italy. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

Area: 628.38 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Maiella National Park Atlas

Watercolor painting of mountains, green valleys, and a river

National parkItaly

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park

Mapped protected areas and regional natural landscape details.

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, in Italy.

IUCN: II

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park Atlas

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Landscape and environment

Understand how Italy is shaped by terrain, ecosystems, and seasonal conditions

Italy geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Italy through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Italy.

Italy geography and landscape

Italy occupies a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe, bordered by the Alps to the north. It shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Vatican City, and San Marino. The country includes the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia, along with approximately 800 smaller islands.

Italy nature and environment

Italy's diverse terrain includes the Alpine mountain range in the north, the Apennine Mountains running down the peninsula, volcanic areas, coastal plains, and islands. Several national parks protect significant natural areas across the country.

Italy climate and seasonal conditions

Italy experiences a Mediterranean climate in the south and coastal areas, with hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Northern regions have a more continental climate with colder winters and greater rainfall.

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Ways to explore Italy

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Visualize Italy's protected areas, understanding their geographic spread across the peninsula and islands.

Discover Italy's National Parks and Protected Areas on the Geographic Map

Preview the mapped locations of Italy's national parks and other significant protected areas, spanning from the Alpine regions to Mediterranean coastal reserves. This atlas view offers crucial geographic context, allowing you to understand the spatial relationships and regional concentrations of Italy's conservation landscapes before deeper exploration.

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Natural feature types

Browse the Collection of Italy Natural Features and Geographic Landmarks

Delve into the geography of protected regions across the Italian peninsula. This MoriAtlas collection offers a window into the varied natural terrain and landscape features associated with Italy, providing a structured approach to mapping and understanding the regional environment.

Explore the geographic distribution and defining characteristics of Italy's diverse protected landscapes

Frequently Asked Questions About Italy's National Parks and Protected Landscapes

Understand the core elements of Italy's national park system, including its diverse protected areas spread across the peninsula and islands. These frequently asked questions offer a foundational overview of park geography, conservation efforts, and the regional context vital for atlas-style exploration and discovery.

Other countries

Expand your atlas exploration from Italy, comparing national parks and protected landscapes across neighboring and geographically similar countries.

Explore National Parks and Protected Areas Beyond Italy: Discover Related Country Park Geographies

Browse a curated atlas of national parks and protected areas across countries geographically connected or contextually related to Italy, offering diverse conservation landscapes. This multi-country view supports comprehensive geographic discovery, enabling comparisons of ecological zones and protected area management across Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Switzerland: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Switzerland, including Swiss National Park and Entlebuch.

42 parks

Switzerland National Parks Atlas

Albania: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Albania, including Butrint and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe.

29 parks

Albania National Parks and Protected Areas

Austria: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Austria, including Neusiedler See and Hohe Tauern.

22 parks

Austria National Parks and Protected Areas

Croatia: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Croatia, including Plitvice Lakes and Paklenica.

16 parks

Croatia National Parks and Protected Areas

Slovenia: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Slovenia, including TNP and Škocjan Caves.

5 parks

Slovenia National Parks and Protected Areas

Bosnia and Herzegovina: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including Sutjeska and Una.

4 parks

Bosnia and Herzegovina Protected Areas Atlas

Liechtenstein: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Liechtenstein, including Gampriner See and Ruggeller Riet.

2 parks

Liechtenstein National Parks and Protected Areas

Monaco: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Monaco, including Larvotto Reserve.

1 park

Monaco National Parks and Protected Areas

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Protected area types

Continue Exploring Italy's Park Designations and Geographic Context

To deepen your understanding of Italy's protected natural areas, continue browsing the represented designation groups. Each classification offers unique insights into the country's geography and conservation efforts. By examining these categories, you gain a structured perspective on the mapped protected lands that define Italy's landscape, moving beyond general park lists into specific area type exploration.

Italy Protected Area Designations

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Cinque Terre National Park

Gran Paradiso National Park

Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park

Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park

Stelvio National Park National Park: Protected Landscape and Regional Geographic Context

Vesuvius National Park: Protected Volcanic Landscape in Campania, Italy

Arcipelago Toscano National Park

Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

Pollino National Park: Protected Landscape of Ancient Forests and Alpine Terrain

Maiella National Park

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park

Italy geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

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Frequently Asked Questions About Italy's National Parks and Protected Landscapes

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