As an autonomous region of Italy, Sicily is not a country. By definition, a country refers to a politically defined area that has complete sovereignty in the running of its government. The island became a part of Italy on March 17, 1861, when the current Italian Republic was known as the Kingdom of Italy.

Here is a brief history of the Mediterranean Island that became part of Italy during the unification in 1861 and today is one of Italy's five autonomous regions. For a relatively small island, Sicily boasts maybe an unparalleled history with stories of conquest and invasion.

Sicily, Italian Sicilia, island, southern Italy, the largest and one of the most densely populated islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Together with the Egadi, Lipari, Pelagie, and Panteleria islands, Sicily forms an autonomous region of Italy. ... As an unusual tree, the prickly pear is an integral part of Sicilian landscape, making it exotic ...

Sicily has a roughly triangular shape, earning it the name Trinacria.To the north-east, it is separated from Calabria and the rest of the Italian mainland by the Strait of Messina, about 3 km (1.9 mi) wide in the north, and about 16 km (9.9 mi) wide in the southern part. The northern and southern coasts are each about 280 km (170 mi) long measured as a straight line, while the …

Yes, it is. In addition to the answer of Alexander you must consider that Sicily has a special statute as other regions of Italy, i.e. Valle d'Aosta, Trentino Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Sardegna.

Sicily, Italian Sicilia, island, southern Italy, the largest and one of the most densely populated islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Together with the Egadi, Lipari, Pelagie, and Panteleria islands, Sicily forms an autonomous region of Italy. It lies about 100 miles (160 km) northeast of Tunisia (northern Africa).

Sicily belongs to Italy since 1860. Sicily is an island right at the toe of the Italian boot. Historically speaking Sicily is influenced by many countries. The influences are still visible today within cultural traditions and historical sites. The Sicilian language is also slightly different but can be considered more an Italian dialect. Traveling to Sicily feels a bit different than traveling to the …

No, Sicily has not always been a part of Italy. In fact, about a century ago, it is was its very own area. Now a day, it is considered to be a province inside of Italy.