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Island Details
 Sicily, the home of beautiful beaches, outstanding cuisine, and a bit of history on every corner, is located just southwest of the Italian mainland. It's the largest Mediterranean island. Invaded by many armies over the centuries, it became the site of Roman, Greek and Phoenician colonies. Blends and remnants of those cultures remain to this day. Sicily is an island of fertile soil, and its economy is based largely on agriculture, fishing and mining, and of course...tourism Quick Facts and Figures  Official Name Sicily (Sicilia)
Capital City Palermo
Major Cities Catania, Messina, Siracusa, Trapani
Bordering Countries here
Flag here
Climate Mediterranean weather, very hot and dry summers with short, mild winters.
Latitude/Longitude 38° 00'N, 13° 30'E
Languages Italian
Official Currency Lira
(Italy is now in transition to the euro. Details here) Religions Catholic, others
Population 5,200,000
Land Area 25,706 sq km (9,925 sq miles)
Landforms A mountainous island, including Mt. Etna (an active volcano). The land is much lower along the coastal areas.
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Maps
European Continent here
European Continent provided by University of Texas,
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Italy Outline Map here
Italy Map, CIA version here
Italy Region's Map here
Western Mediterranean Map here Suggested Links Italian Tourism site here
Sicily web site here!
Italy Information Page here!
Weather in Palermo here!
Time and Date in Palermo
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