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  • 26 August, 2025

  • 4 Min Read

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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