Italy is a country in Europe In Southern Europe Located in the Italian peninsula shaped like a boot, and with the islands second largest island in the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The border dividing the north country by the Alps. France In Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia, Italy is a founding member of the EU. UN membership in NATO and G-8 countries have two independent countries of San Marino and the Vatican City. The land is surrounded by areas of Italy. While the city of Campinas, Oneida good Talia. A separate part of the Italian territory is surrounded by Switzerland