| Area | Varies by nation |
| Capital | Varies by nation |
| Demonym | Varies by nation |
| Currency | Varies by nation |
| ISO code | Varies by nation |
| Time zone | Varies by nation |
| Famous for | Cities • architecture • maritime traditions • diverse cultures, languages, and cuisines |
| Government | Varies by nation and city-state |
| Population | Varies by nation |
| Calling code | Varies by nation |
| Internet TLD | Varies by nation |
| Largest city | Varies by nation |
| Drives on the | Varies by nation |
| Maritime empires | Venice • Genoa |
| Official languages | Varies by nation |
| Political and economic status | Major center of Mediterranean trade and cultural exchange |
