Italy

The Kingdom of Italy was a state that emerged in 1861 as most of the Italian peninsula was united under the House of Savoy, with the exception of the Papal States, which remained under the Pope's temporal power. The capital of the Kingdom was initially Turin but was moved to Florence in 1865 and then to Rome in 1870 after the fall of the Papacy, ending the process of unification, known as Risorgimento. The Kingdom of Italy officially ceased to exist in 1946 when Italy, having lost the war under Mussolini's dictatorship, became a republic through a referendum held right after the end of World War II.

Description
The Kingdom of Italy is a powerful European nation with a strong economy, influential culture, and a rich history. Its capital is Rome, and its primary focus is on industrialization and territorial expansion. The Kingdom has a formidable navy and a well-trained army equipped with modern weapons. The main goal of the Kingdom is to expand its influence across the Mediterranean and beyond, by colonizing and annexing neighboring territories. Italy is a key player in the world stage, always looking for opportunities to gain power and prestige. Will you reconquer Mare Nostrum or allow it to slip away?

Forming the Kingdom of Italy
The formation of the Kingdom of Italy requires a player to start as any of the eligible nations and meet certain requirements, including controlling the required provinces and having the appropriate government type. The formation event will trigger once these conditions are met.

Trivia
The Kingdom of Italy's anthem, "Il Canto degli Italiani" (The Song of the Italians), was written by Italian poet Goffredo Mameli in 1847 and became the official national anthem in 1946. The Kingdom of Italy is represented in-game by the tag ITA. Italy is well known for its contributions to the arts, sciences, and philosophy, and is home to some of the world's most iconic landmarks, including