What Are People From Italy Called?

Name: Italy
Address: Southern Europe, Italy

Southern Europe, Italy

Italy

People from Italy are called:

People from Italy are called Italian.

Demonym:

Italian

Pronunciation:

/ɪˈtæljən/

About Italy

Capital city: Rome.
EU founding member since 1958, Euro area member since 1999.
Home to the Renaissance, Roman Empire, and Vatican City.
Famous for cuisine, art, fashion, and Mediterranean lifestyle.

Quick Facts

Population:: 58,870,762 (2024 est.)
Country:: Italy
Region:: Southern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the ancient Greek 'Italoi', referring to the people of the southern tip of the Italian peninsula.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

France

northwest of Italy

People are called:

French

Switzerland

north of Italy

People are called:

Swiss

Austria

northeast of Italy

People are called:

Austrian

Quick Facts

Population:: 58,870,762 (2024 est.)
Country:: Italy
Region:: Southern Europe

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