Located on the island of Sicily, Palermo is the fifth biggest city in Italy. It is situated on the northern coast of Sicily and covers an area of 61.4 square miles (158.9 km). The estimated population of Palermo is 676,000, with over 1.3 million people estimated to be living in Palermo's metropolitan area.

Located in a basin and surrounded by the Papierto, Kemonia, and Oreto Rivers, Palermo is a very old city with multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites and other historic locations. It is the primary cultural and commercial hub of Sicily, being the most visited city on the island.

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