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The Republic of Sicily is a small country in the Mediterranean. Covering an area of 25,711 square kilometers, Population (September 30, 2015) • Total 5,077,487 • Density 200/km2 (510/mi2). Geography: Sicily is shaped almost like a triangle, hence the nickname Trinacria. To the east, the island is separated from mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina, 3 km wide in the northern part and 16 km wide in the southern part. To the north is the Tyrrhenian Sea, to the west is the Sicilian Strait, to the south is the Sicilian Sea, and to the east is the Ionian Sea. The north and south coasts are both about 280 km long if calculated in a straight line, while the east coast is 180 km long; The total estimated coastline length is 1,484 km. The topography of the island of Sicily is mainly hilly and highly cultivated wherever possible. Along the northern coast are the Madonie (2000 m), Nebrodi (1,800 m) and Peloritani (1,300 m) mountain ranges, which form an extension of the mainland Appennini range. The cone of Mount Etna dominates the eastern coast. The southeastern part lies in the lower Iblei Mountains, about 1,000 m high. Mines in the Enna and Caltanissetta regions were the leading sulfur producing region during the 19th century, but have declined since the 1950s. Sicily and the surrounding islets have several highly active volcanoes. Mount Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe and still spews black ash across the island in its frequent eruptions.
History: Independence in 1943, in the early years the country faced poverty and recovered from the war, but this situation did not last long when it ended in 1946. From 1960-2001, the country rose to the top. became one of the wealthiest countries in Europe. Army: 450000 troops, 380 tanks, 6200 armored vehicles OTO R3 T20 FA-HS, 800-900 artillery types, with 320 aircraft of all kinds, 500 helicopters of all kinds, 60 refueling planes,... The Navy has 250 ships of all kinds
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Description
The Republic of Sicily is a small country in the Mediterranean. Covering an area of 25,711 square kilometers, Population (September 30, 2015) • Total 5,077,487 • Density 200/km2 (510/mi2). Geography: Sicily is shaped almost like a triangle, hence the nickname Trinacria. To the east, the island is separated from mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina, 3 km wide in the northern part and 16 km wide in the southern part. To the north is the Tyrrhenian Sea, to the west is the Sicilian Strait, to the south is the Sicilian Sea, and to the east is the Ionian Sea. The north and south coasts are both about 280 km long if calculated in a straight line, while the east coast is 180 km long; The total estimated coastline length is 1,484 km. The topography of the island of Sicily is mainly hilly and highly cultivated wherever possible. Along the northern coast are the Madonie (2000 m), Nebrodi (1,800 m) and Peloritani (1,300 m) mountain ranges, which form an extension of the mainland Appennini range. The cone of Mount Etna dominates the eastern coast. The southeastern part lies in the lower Iblei Mountains, about 1,000 m high. Mines in the Enna and Caltanissetta regions were the leading sulfur producing region during the 19th century, but have declined since the 1950s. Sicily and the surrounding islets have several highly active volcanoes. Mount Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe and still spews black ash across the island in its frequent eruptions.
History: Independence in 1943, in the early years the country faced poverty and recovered from the war, but this situation did not last long when it ended in 1946. From 1960-2001, the country rose to the top. became one of the wealthiest countries in Europe. Army: 450000 troops, 380 tanks, 6200 armored vehicles OTO R3 T20 FA-HS, 800-900 artillery types, with 320 aircraft of all kinds, 500 helicopters of all kinds, 60 refueling planes,... The Navy has 250 ships of all kinds
youtu.be/NbThuOwH__o