| Official Name | Regione Siciliana (Autonomous Region of Sicily) |
| Status | Autonomous region of Italy, largest Mediterranean island |
| Area | 25,426 km² (about the size of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) |
| Population | approx. 4.8 million (2025) |
| Capital | Palermo (approx. 630,000 inhabitants) |
| Language | Italian, Sicilian (independent Romance dialect) |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC+1), Daylight Saving CEST (UTC+2) |
| Electricity | 230V, Type C/F/L — German plugs usually fit |
| Drinking Water | Safe in cities, bottled water recommended inland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic (over 90%) |
| Telephone Code | +39 (Italy) |
| Highest Mountain | Etna / Etna (3,357 m, active volcano) |
| Visa | EU/Schengen — no visa required for EU citizens |
| Airports | Catania (CTA), Palermo (PMO), Trapani (TPS) |
