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Important varieties of Sicily

2012

Sicily is an island to the south and west of Italy that is close to the “toe of the boot”, in the Mediterranean Sea. Its physical characteristics are representative of the Mediterranean region with its mountainous terrain and volcanoes, rugged coast, numerous beaches and blue water, scenic villages, and a diverse agriculture including wine grapes, citrus, olives, herbs, grains and seasonal vegetables. The climate is warm to hot, and the growing season is long. Located at the 36-38 degree latitude, Sicily is only about 160 kilometers (100 miles) from the north coast of Africa near Tunisia. It is also the midpoint east and west in the Mediterranean Sea. Through history the region was controll…