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Created page with "== Geography == Italy, officially known as the Italian Republic, is a country located in southern Europe, on the Apennine Peninsula. Its distinct boot-like shape extends into the central Mediterranean Sea. Italy shares its northern Alpine boundary with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The country also includes two large islands: Sicily and Sardinia. Image:Detail-68767.jpg|thumb|center|A panoramic view of the Italian countryside, with rolling hill..."