Mafia and Sicily
Sicily The purpose of the paper is to get a better understanding of Sicily. Over the next few pages we will be exploring many important aspects of Sicily. We will first take a look at the physical features of the land, including its location and its notable features. After we get idea of the land, we will then look at the Sicilian people, concentrating on the ancestry of the local people, as well as their personalities. Once we have a grasp on who the Sicilian people are; we will explore a brief history of Sicily. Where we will start in ancient time and work are way to the present. We will also be exploring the foods of Sicily, from its wonderful entrees to it tasty candies and desserts. Finally, we will discuss the one of the biggest things associated with Sicily, which is the Mafia. As you will read in each section, the land, its people, history, food, and the mafia are all interwoven to create a vibrant and diverse culture.
The Land- It is the largest and most important island in the Mediterranean, and until the fourteenth century Sicily was the most important island in Europe. The population of Sicily amounts to about 4,772,000 people, with a density of 186 inhabitants per square km. Though the Mediterranean is usually considered a single body of water, Sicily 's shores are washed by two of its smaller seas: the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian. Most of the island 's surface, covering more than 25,000 square kilometers, is mountainous and hilly, with some level coastal areas and a large plain near Catania. At 3342 meters, Mount Etna is the highest peak, and Europe 's largest active volcano. A number of small islands located around Sicily are popular tourist resorts, the volcanic Aeolian (or Lipari) archipelago being the largest group. The extensive coastline ranges from rocky cliffs to sandy beaches, but Sicily also offers other fascinating natural sights such as Alcantara Gorge (near Taormina), various caverns (Carburangeli near Carini and others around
The Land- It is the largest and most important island in the Mediterranean, and until the fourteenth century Sicily was the most important island in Europe. The population of Sicily amounts to about 4,772,000 people, with a density of 186 inhabitants per square km. Though the Mediterranean is usually considered a single body of water, Sicily 's shores are washed by two of its smaller seas: the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian. Most of the island 's surface, covering more than 25,000 square kilometers, is mountainous and hilly, with some level coastal areas and a large plain near Catania. At 3342 meters, Mount Etna is the highest peak, and Europe 's largest active volcano. A number of small islands located around Sicily are popular tourist resorts, the volcanic Aeolian (or Lipari) archipelago being the largest group. The extensive coastline ranges from rocky cliffs to sandy beaches, but Sicily also offers other fascinating natural sights such as Alcantara Gorge (near Taormina), various caverns (Carburangeli near Carini and others around
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