Sicily (Sicilia)Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean; it is also the most important economically and has the richest heritage of history and art. Its geographical particularity lies in its compact but varied orographical structure, the uniformity of its rivers, the typically Mediterranean climate and the insularity whic has heled Sicily to experience homogeneous historical development with originality of custom, art and culture. Together with the minor Aeolian islands (he Lipari), Ustica, Egadi, Pantelleria and the distant Pelagie, Sicily is the most extensive region in Italy, though it has only the fourth highest population. Sicily is a triangle, a fact that prompted the ancient Greeks to name it Trinacria, and is prevalently mountainous and hilly. The highest mountain lies in the north-east, and is Mount Etna the biggest volcano in Europe. |
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