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Sicily is the largest and most densely populated island in the Mediterranean. It belongs to Italy and is located in the southwest of Apennine Peninsula. The eastern part is separated from the Apennine Peninsula by the Messina Strait, which is only 3 kilometers wide. From the eighth century BC to the sixth century BC, the Greeks established colonies on the east coast of the island. It became a province of the Roman Empire in 24 1 year BC. Later, it was ruled by Vandals, Byzantines and Normans. In 1442, it was merged into the kingdom of Sicily, soon split and changed to Spanish rule, and in 186 1 year it was merged into the kingdom of Italy. Sicily gained autonomy from May 1946.

Sicily covers an area of 25,000 square kilometers and has a population of 5 million.

Sicily and the Italian islands around it make up Sicily. Its capital is Palermo (population, 750,000). Other important cities include Catania (population 400,000), Messina (population 270,000), Siracusa (population 1 1 10,000), trapani (population 6.5438+100,000), Catania (population 80,000), agrigento (population 60,000) and ragusa (population 60,000). The main ports are Palermo, Catania and Messina. The strait between Sicily and Apennine Peninsula is called Messina Strait.

There are many mountains and hills in the territory and many plains along the coast. Many earthquakes. The Mediterranean climate is humid in the north and west and dry in the south. The highest mountain in Sicily is Mount Etna (3,323 meters), which is also the largest and most active volcano in Europe. Stromboli volcano on stromboli Island in northern Messina is also an active volcano. Agriculture is dominated by wheat, vegetables, grapes and cotton, and there are many subtropical fruits such as citrus and lemon. The fishing industry on the west coast is developed, producing sardines and tuna. In the 1950s, oil and natural gas were discovered here, which promoted the development of regional industries, as well as sulfur and other mineral deposits and saltworks.

The Sicilian dialect of Italian is spoken in most sicilian. Sometimes this dialect is considered as an independent language. A few people speak Albanian or Greek. Most people believe in Catholicism.

Sicily has a Mediterranean climate, with warm spring and autumn, hot summer and humid winter.

Capital: Palermo. The whole area is divided into nine provinces.

The islands around Sicily are ustica, Lipari Islands, pantelleria island, Egadi Islands and Pelaj Islands.

Agriculture: wheat, corn, olives, wine and fruits; Industry: automobile industry; Tourism.

Overpopulation, waste, corruption, environmental pollution, water shortage and international illegal organizations (mafia).