Before you choose and download your most preferred blank map of Italy, here are some interesting facts about the country.
Italy (the Italian Republic) is located in the south of Europe. Its diverse coastline is bounded by the Adriatic Sea, the Sea of Sicily, the Ionian Sea, the Ligurian Sea, and the Tyrrhenian Sea. They all are part of the Mediterranean sea.
The northern border of the country is shared with France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. There are also two countries within the territory of Italy- the Vatican City and San Marino.
The Landscape And Regions
The northern border is formed by mountains. The Alps stretch from France to Slovenia. The second mountain range, the Apennines, forms the backbone of the entire peninsula.
Italy boasts beautiful lakes. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, there are about 1,500 lakes in Italy.
The largest and most important lakes are Garda, Maggiore, Como, Iseo, and Lugano. They are found at the foothills of the Alps in the northern region of the country.
The coastline relief is varied, ranging from high rocky areas to famous sandy beaches.
The most important plain in Italy is the Po valley with the Po river running through it. The valley extends from the foothills of the Alps on the north to Venice on the north-east.
Italy is divided into fifteen regions and five autonomous regions.