Facts & Figures

- Passport & Visa Requirements: Citizens of EC nations do not require a visa for staying for three months or less in Sicily. Tourists coming from Japan and other English speaking nations including United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand with valid passports do not need a visa to stay upto 90 days in Italy. Other queries and conditions for staying longer than this period in Sicily can be consulted with the nearest Italian consulate.

- Population: 5.2 million

- Language: Italian is the official language although some of the regions also speak French, German and Latin.

- Voltage Requirements: 220 volts. 50 Hz. Plugs would require adapters while a transformer is required for North American citizens. Using of several high voltage appliances at one time can cause electric tripping in case it is overloaded, especially in old buildings.

- Predominant Religion: Catholicism

- Capital City: Palermo

- Time Zone: GMT+1(Daylight saving time: +1 hour)

- Currency: Euro