Napoli's nation is Italy, which is a country located in Southern Europe. It is bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. Italy was once the center of the Roman Empire and has been a major cultural and political force in Europe since the Middle Ages. It is also the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to many famous artists, writers, and scientists. Italy was formerly known as the Kingdom of Italy and was used to be a unified country until 1946 when it became a republic.