Sicily is the largest island of Italy and of the Mediterranean Sea. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean sea between the Tyrrhenian Sea (at north) and the Ionian Sea (at east). Sicily is separated from the Italian mainland by the Strait of Messina that separates it from the Italian South Regions. It is separated from the closer point of North Africa by the Strait of Sicily.

Capital: Palermo

Total area: 25,710 Km² – 9,927 Mi²

Total Population: 4,999,891 people

Total cost length: 1,484 Km – 922 Mi (estimated)

Highest point: Mount Etna (3,323 M – 10,922 Ft)

Shorter distance from north Africa: 145 Km