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Sicily

Country:
Italy
Type:
Island

The largest Mediterranean island, separated from mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina. The island features Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, fertile plains, and varied coastlines. The complex geology has created diverse landscapes from volcanic peaks to coastal plains and river valleys.

4.8M
Total Population
483
Density (mi²)
-1.2K -0.02%
Annual Population Change
Year
Population
Source
20244,794,512Source
20224,833,329Source
20115,002,904Source
20014,968,991Source
19914,906,878Source

Sicily is an island off the coast of Italy. Even though it is an island, it is not an independent nation. Sicily is claimed and controlled by Italy. Sicily also recognizes Italian rule. Even though Sicily has some cultural differences from Italy, there are a lot of similarities between Sicily and the mainland Italian peninsula. Sicily has been a part of Italy since the unification of Italy during the 19th century. Sicily remains a part of Italy today.

Is Sicily Far from Italy?

Sicily is not that far from Italy. It is very easy to hop on a plane to travel from Sicily to Italy. In addition, there are a lot of boats that travel between Sicily and mainland Italy today. Lots of people who visit Italy also take a few days to explore Sicily as well.

Is Sicily Fun To Visit?

Yes, Sicily is a very fun place to visit. There are lots of people who stop in Sicily as part of a Mediterranean visit. In addition, Sicily has a lot of delicious food. Some of the best pasta dishes in the world can be found in Sicily. The people in Sicily are very friendly. There are lots of small apartments, condos, and houses that people can rent during their visit to the Sicilian Island.