6. Campione d’Italia (Italy in Switzerland)
Campione d’Italia is a small Italian exclave nestled on the shores of Lake Lugano, completely surrounded by Switzerland. Its roots trace back to the Diocese of Como, and it has remained part of Italy since unification, despite its isolation from the rest of the country. Intriguingly, Campione operates with Swiss francs, relies on Swiss infrastructure, and is more intertwined with Swiss daily life—yet its governance, laws, and identity remain unmistakably Italian.
