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ISCHIA, ITALY

Ischia is a volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea with a population of over 60,000. Located at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples, Ischia is almost entirely mountainous, with the highest peak being volcanic Mount Epomeo at 788 meters which was active in Classical times.

Ischia is the largest of the Neapolitan islands and a popular tourist destination. Its 67 fumaroles, 103 springs, and 29 thermal spas are some of the largest in the world and help cure illness and tone body and spirit.

Website
http://www.ischia.it/portaleischia_uk/ischia/html/ischia.htm

Sister City Since
Novemeber 8, 2006

Distance From L.A.
6448 miles

Population
City: 60,335; Country: 58,133,509

Climate:
Predominantly Mediterranean; Alpine in far north; hot, dry in south.

Local Time
GMT +1; LA Time +9

Currency
Euro