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  1. Sicilians - Wikipedia

    Sicilians (Sicilian: Siciliani) are an Italian ethnographic group who are indigenous to Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, as well as the largest and most populous of the …

  2. An Introduction to Sicilian: The Language of Sicily - ThoughtCo

    May 7, 2025 · Sicilian is a unique Mediterranean language with rich influences from Greek, Latin, Arabic, and more. Today, about 5 million people in Sicily speak Sicilian, but its use is declining …

  3. Sicilian language and alphabet - Omniglot

    Sicilian is a Romance language with about 5 million speakers in Sicily and in parts of Calabria and Puglia in southern Italy. There are also many Sicilians and people of Sicilian origin in the USA, …

  4. The Key Differences Between Sicilians and Italians

    Aug 31, 2025 · Check out our interesting and essential guide to distinguishing the vital differences between Sicilian and Italian cultures.

  5. The Sicilian Language: A Unique Variant of Italian – LingoDigest

    The Sicilian language, known in its original form as “Sicilianu”, occupies a unique position in the mosaic of Romance languages. This article seeks to delve deep into the historical, cultural, …

  6. Sicily | History, Geography, & People | Britannica

    Dec 18, 2025 · Sicily, 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 …

  7. Sicilian Culture - Sicily4u

    Sicilian culture is one of the richest and most fascinating in the Mediterranean. With roots that span thousands of years, it reflects a blend of Greek, Arab, Norman, Spanish, and Italian …

  8. The Sicilian Language & Dialects | History & Variations

    Jul 31, 2025 · Explore the Sicilian language and its dialects, from Greek and Arabic roots to modern-day use across the island. Discover a unique part of Sicily’s identity.

  9. Why Sicily and who are the Sicilians? - Tour of Sicily

    Nov 9, 2020 · Sicily is the other Italy. Our heritage is European, Asian and African. The island in the sun boasts almost as many ancient Greek temples as mainland Greece and, some of the …

  10. Sicilian - Endangered Language Alliance

    Sicilian is a Romance language spoken on the island of Sicily, and in southern Calabria and southern Apulia on the Italian peninsula, with an estimated 5 million speakers inside Italy …