What are 3 interesting facts about Sicily?

Interesting Facts About Sicily
  • Sicily is located just 1.5 miles off the coast of the most southern tip of Italy. ...
  • The island stretches over 9,900 square miles, and it's about one-third wider than it is from top to bottom. ...
  • The three seas that surround Sicily are the Tyrrhenian, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas.




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  • The Sicilian language is still spoken on the island.
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  • Sicily makes delicious wine.
  • Sicily was once its own independent state.


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Sicily has a long history that dates back to ancient times. It is believed that the earliest inhabitants of the island were the Sicani people around 8,000 B.C.E. Around 750 B.C.E, the Greeks began to form settlements on Sicily and the culture of the native peoples of the island gradually shifted.

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Sicily is a triangle-shaped island that has an area of 9,927 square miles (25,711 square kilometers). The Ionian, Tyrrhenian, and Mediterranean seas surround Sicily. The Strait of Messina separates Sicily from Italy at the northeastern corner of the island. The northern part of Sicily is covered in mountains.

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Plus, the island itself is incredibly fertile; produce grown on Sicily includes olives, oranges, lemons, eggplants, tomatoes, pistachios, almonds, grapes, and more—not to mention all of the seafood fished right off the coast. The result? A cuisine that's fresh, varied, and absolutely delicious.

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The east coast of Sicily is known for its active volcanoes and its delicious cuisine. North Africa has played a big part in eastern Sicily's history, which makes it different from other parts of Italy that have been influenced by European culture more than anything else.

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