Attractions area of Sicily

1. Sicily is the largest and most populous island in the Mediterranean, famous for its olive oil production. It is a wonderful land where charming natural scenery and cultural landscapes blend harmoniously. Throughout history, Spaniards, Greeks, and Arabs have all lived on the island of Sicily. 2. It belongs to Italy and is located in the southwest of the Apennine Peninsula. It is only 3 kilometers wide from the Apennine Peninsula to the east, separated by the Strait of Messina. From the 8th century BC to the 6th century BC, the Greeks established a colony on the east coast of the island. In 241 BC, it became a province of the Roman Empire. Later, it was ruled by Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Germans and other powers. In 1442, it was incorporated into the Kingdom of Sicily, but soon split and came under Spanish rule. In 1861, it was incorporated into the Kingdom of Italy. Since May 1946, Sicily has had autonomy. Sicily is the birthplace of the Italian Mafia. 3. In Greek, "Sicily" is called the island of three heads. The capital of Sicily, Palermo, is located in the northwest of the island. Sicily is located in the southwest of the Apennine Peninsula and is a stumbling block on the boot of Italy that stretches into the Mediterranean. 4. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean. Here, it is vast and rich, with a warm climate and beautiful scenery, and it is rich in citrus, lemon, and olive oil. Due to its good natural environment for the development of agriculture and forestry, it was called the "Golden Basin" in history. The area is 25,711 square kilometers, and the population is 5.0485 million.