Italy
Italian Republic · Southern Europe
Updated 8 November 2026
Italy is a country in Southern Europe with its capital in Rome. Its head of state is Sergio Mattarella and its head of government is Giorgia Meloni. On DiploMaps you can see Italy on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- Rome
- Head of state
- Sergio Mattarellapresident of Italy (2015–present)
- Head of government
- Giorgia MeloniPrime Minister of Italy since 2022
- Foreign minister
- Antonio TajaniItalian politician (born 1953)
- Population
- 58.9 million (2025)
- Area
- 301,336 km²
- GDP
- $2.6 trillion (2025)
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Official languages
- Italian
- United Nations
- Member since 1955
- Region
- Southern Europe · Europe
Italy and the UAE
- UAE exports to it (2025)
- $1.4 billion
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $14.9 billion
- Visa for UAE citizens
- No visa needed90 days for every 180 days Study: Not Exempted visa type D valid for 120 days Treatment: Not Exempted visa for 90 days and can be extended depending on the medical plan of the patient
Memberships
- European Union
- NATO
- G7
- G20
- OECD
- Eurozone
- Schengen Area
- Council of Europe
- OSCE
- Indian Ocean Rim Association
- Union for the Mediterranean
- NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)
- ICC (Rome Statute)