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 | Abruzzo Basilicata Calabria Campania Emilia Romagna Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Liguria Lombardia Le Marche Molise Piemonte Puglia Sardinia Sicily Trapani Alcamo Marsala Tuscany Trentino Alto Adige Umbria Valle D Aosta Veneto | | TrapaniItaly > Sicily > TrapaniTrapani is the name of a city in the western part of the Italian island of Sicily, of 68,346 inhabitants (2001). It is the capital of the province of Trapani. The ancient name of Trapani was Drepanon, (Gk., "sickle"); on the western corner of Sicily. Trapani's harbor curves out into the Mediterranean Sea in the shape of a sickle. Trapani has had problems in recent years as a center for drug-trafficking, as the major port on the western end of the island. Over the centuries the salt-pans and the salt industries have created a unique environment of great cultural and economic relevance. This route is called Via del sale (the salt road). On this road there are several mills. Content Referred to by This ArticleFind out more about the information contained in this article by clicking one of the links listed below. Sicily Snippets of Articles Relating to TrapaniItaly > Sicily > Trapani > Marsala Marsala is a seaport city located in the province of Trapani on the island of Sicily in Italy, of 77,784 inhabitants (2001). The low coast on which it is situated is the westernmost point of the island. It is best known as the source of Marsala wine. Italy > Sicily The volcano Etna, is situated close to Catania. Etna is 3,320 m (10,900 ft) high, making it the tallest volcano in Europe. It is also one of the world's most active volcanos. Italy > Sicily > Catania Catania is the second largest city of Sicily with 306,464 inhabitants, has the second highest population density on the island and is the capital of the province which bears its name. It is located on the east coast of the island, half way between Messina and Siracuse and is at the foot of the active volcano Mount Etna. | |
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