Sigonella, Italy
August, 2003
Facts about Italy
- Coordinates: 42° 50' N, 12° 50' E
- Total area: 301,230 sq km
- Climate: predominantly Mediterranean; Alpine in far north; hot, dry in south
- Terrain: mostly rugged and mountainous; some plains, coastal lowlands
- Population: 58,133,509
- Median age: 42.2 years
- Airports: 133 (74% paved)
- Roadways: 484,688 km paved
Facts from the CIA World Factbook