Post by Alcaeus Destono on Feb 9, 2008 18:56:19 GMT -5
Sicily is an autonomous region of Italy in Europe. Of all the regions of Italy, Sicily covers the largest surface area with 25,708 km². It is also the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, though several much smaller islands surrounding it are also considered part of Sicily. Throughout much of its history, Sicily has been considered a crucial strategic location due in large part to its importance for Mediterranean trade routes. Sicily is considered to be highly rich in its own unique culture, especially in regards to the arts, cuisine, architecture and even language. The Sicilian economy is largely based in agriculture (famously orange and lemon orchards), this same rural countryside has attracted significant tourism in the modern age as its natural beauty is highly regarded.
Messina is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, and the capital of the province of Messina. It is located near the North-East corner of Sicily, at the Strait of Messina. The main economical resource of the city is the port, both commercial and military, with several shipyards. Agriculture include cultivations of lemons, oranges, mandarin oranges and other fruit, vegetables and wine.
Lylibaeum is a seaport city located in the Province of Trapani on the island of Sicily in Italy, the principal stronghold of the Carthaginians in Sicily.The low coast on which it is situated is the westernmost point of the island.
Trapani is a city on the west coast of Sicily in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Trapani. Founded by Elymians, the city is still an important fishing port and the main gateway to the nearby Egadi Islands. Much of Trapani's economy still depends on the sea. Fishing and canning are an important local industries, with fishermen using the mattanza technique to catch tuna. Coral is also an important export, along with salt, marble and marsala wine. The nearby coast is lined with numerous salt-pans. The city is also an important ferry port, with links to the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Sardinia and Tunisia.
Total Population: 200 000
10 000 Slaves
70 000 Children
100 000 Adults
20 000 Elders
50 000 warships(not included)
Messina is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, and the capital of the province of Messina. It is located near the North-East corner of Sicily, at the Strait of Messina. The main economical resource of the city is the port, both commercial and military, with several shipyards. Agriculture include cultivations of lemons, oranges, mandarin oranges and other fruit, vegetables and wine.
Lylibaeum is a seaport city located in the Province of Trapani on the island of Sicily in Italy, the principal stronghold of the Carthaginians in Sicily.The low coast on which it is situated is the westernmost point of the island.
Trapani is a city on the west coast of Sicily in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Trapani. Founded by Elymians, the city is still an important fishing port and the main gateway to the nearby Egadi Islands. Much of Trapani's economy still depends on the sea. Fishing and canning are an important local industries, with fishermen using the mattanza technique to catch tuna. Coral is also an important export, along with salt, marble and marsala wine. The nearby coast is lined with numerous salt-pans. The city is also an important ferry port, with links to the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Sardinia and Tunisia.
Total Population: 200 000
10 000 Slaves
70 000 Children
100 000 Adults
20 000 Elders
50 000 warships(not included)
