"He lives between Italy and France."

Translation: Vive tra l'Italia e la Francia.

[peter2108]

Countries have artcles but lose them when introduced by in but get them back when modified some way:

<pre> Amo l'Italia (I love Italy) Vado in Italia (I go to Italy) Vado nell'Italia meridonale (I go to Southern Italy) </pre>

[-M.-]

this detail was never explained earlier but we are expected to know it (?!) How?

[peter2108]

By reading my comment. :-). But seriously you need a grammar and a dictionary - no way is Duo enough on its own. Also I think that you go in to large areas like countries and regions but a to smaller ones like towns.

[-M.-]

You are very funny guy, Peter! Thank you for your wise advice!

[acqualinda]

Thank you, Peter, for the clear and concise rule.