Italian Flag (Italy) Banner

This design features the flag of Italy, officially the Italian Republic (in Italian, "Repubblica Italiana"), which is a country consisting of a peninsula delimited by the Alps and surrounded by several islands. Italy is located in south-central Europe, and it is also considered a part of western Europe. Today Italy is considered to be one of the world's most culturally and economically advanced countries. It ranks very highly in life expectancy, quality of life, healthcare and education. The country has long been a global centre of art, music, literature, philosophy, science and technology, and fashion, and has greatly influenced and contributed to diverse fields including cinema, cuisine, sports, jurisprudence, banking and business. As a reflection of its cultural wealth, Italy is home to the world's largest number of World Heritage Sites. The capital city of Italy is Rome (in Italian, "Roma"). Other major cities in Italy include Milan ("Milano"), Naples ("Napoli"), Turin ("Torino"), Palermo, Bari, Catania, Florence ("Firenze"), Bologna, Genoa ("Genova"), Venice ("Venezia"), Messina, Reggio Calabria and Cagliari.