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FAQ
Where is Sicily located?
Sicily is located south of the Italian peninsula. For more information,
visit the Geography page.
How large is Sicily?
Sicily is the largest island of the Mediterranean Sea. With an
area of 15,972 sq miles (25,706 sq km), this is roughly the size
of Vermont. For more information, visit the Fast
Facts page.
What type of government does Sicily have?
Sicily is an autonoumus region of the Italian Republic.
For more information, visit the Fast Facts
page.
What type of visa do I need to enter Sicily?
Any person of foreign nationality who wishes to enter
Sicily and stay there for a period not exceeding three months
must have the documents (passport, travel or identity document)
required for entry into Italian territory. For more information,
visit the Before You Go page.
What is the weather like?
From May to September, the average temperature is around
70F. Rarely, does the temperature go below 50F. July and August
are the hottest months with temperature reaching up up to 104F.
For more information, visit the Weather
page.
What language is spoken there?
Italian is the official language. However, English is
widely understood. For more information, visit the Fast
Facts page.
What is the population?
According to the 1991 census, Sicily has a population
of 4,966,386. For more information, visit Fast
Facts page.
What is the local currency?
The Euro is Italy's official currency. It is based on
the decimal system. There are one hundred cents to each Euro.
Euro notes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and
10. Coins come in denominations of 1 and 2 Euro, 50, 10, 5, 2,
1 cents. The Euro sign is €. For more information, visit
the Currency Converter
page.
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