Question

In which of the following countries is Sicily island located?
A) Austria
B) Switzerland
C) France
D) Italy

Answer 1

Hint: Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and is officially referred to as Regione Siciliana. It has 5 million inhabitants. The capital city of Italy in Palermo. The island is in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of the Italian Peninsula, from which it is separated by the narrow Strait of Messina.

Complete answer:
The most prominent landmark of Sicily is Mount Etna, one of the tallest active volcanoes in Europe, and one of the most active in the world, currently 3,329 m (10,922 ft) high. The region has a typical Mediterranean climate.

Sicily Island is located in the southernmost part of Italy and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is almost triangular in shape and covers an area of about 25,711 sq km. From early historical times itself, Sicily has been at the crossroad of cultures, landscapes and cuisine. Sicilian language is spoken here. The famous novel, the Leopard, written by Giuseppe Tomasi Lampedusa, is set in 1860s Sicily at the time of the unification of Italy.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘D’ i.e, Italy is correct. In the country of Italy, Sicily island is located.

Note: The main features of Sicily island are:
- The region is mostly mountainous, and seismic and volcanic activity is quite intense.
- Europe's highest active volcano is Mount Etna (10,900 feet [3,220 metres]) in Sicily.
- The only wide valley here is the fertile Plain of Catania in the east.
- The climatic condition of the island is subtropical and Mediterranean.
- Being Italy's largest island, Sicily has exceptional beaches, charming villages and towns, as well as an abundance of ancient ruins and archaeological sites.