The Largest Mediterranean Island
The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is Sicily. It is a region of Italy, located just off the southwestern tip of the Italian mainland. A narrow stretch of water, the Strait of Messina, separates Sicily from the rest of Italy.
A Land of Mountains and Fire
Sicily is a triangle-shaped island, and much of it is hilly or mountainous. Its most famous natural feature is Mount Etna, a towering volcano on the eastern side of the island. Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and the highest volcano in Europe, regularly putting on displays of smoke and lava. The island has a warm Mediterranean climate of mild winters and hot, dry summers.
A Crossroads of History
Because of its position right in the middle of the Mediterranean, Sicily has always been a crossroads. Over thousands of years it has been settled and ruled by many different peoples and civilizations, each leaving its mark. The result is an island unusually rich in ancient ruins, varied architecture, and a distinctive culture all its own.
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