Lampedusa Island

At least 20 people died after a migrant boat capsized off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa recently.

About Lampedusa Island:

Location: Southern Mediterranean Sea, between Malta and Tunisia; about 170 km southwest of Licata, Sicily.

Size: Largest of the Pelagie Islands, covering about 21 sq.km.

Administrative Region: Part of the autonomous region of Sicily, Italy.

Geographical Note: Although administratively Italian, the island is geographically part of the African continent.

Volcanic Origin:
- Known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean due to its volcanic lava formations.
- It is the emerged part of a volcano that last erupted around 9,000 years ago.
- The island’s highest point is about 133 meters above sea level.
Geography & Climate:
- Rocky terrain with limited natural freshwater sources.
- Typical Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Island Dimensions: Approximately 11 km long and 3 km wide.

Source: THE HINDU

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