Metropolitan City of Catania, Administrative division in Sicily, Italy
The Metropolitan City of Catania is an administrative region in Sicily that spans a large territory with mountains and coastline. It includes about 58 municipalities and stretches from Mount Etna to the Ionian Sea coast.
The territory was reshaped in 2015 from the former Province of Catania after Italian laws introduced reforms in regional administration. This change created the current administrative structure that brings together Catania and its surrounding towns.
The region centers around Catania's university, one of Sicily's oldest institutions, which has shaped intellectual life since the 15th century. This presence continues to influence how the city functions and attracts students from across the island.
The region connects to other Sicilian areas through the S.S. 114 road and the A18 motorway, making travel convenient. The international airport of Catania is located here and offers good connections to other parts of Italy and Europe.
Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, rises above much of the territory and dramatically shapes the landscape. This volcano influences the climate, the soil, and how people living here experience their surroundings daily.
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