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The Mediterranean island of Lampedusa (Italian: Isola di Lampedusa; Sicilian: Isula di Lampidusa) belongs to Italy and is the largest of the Pelagie Islands, situated 205 km from Sicily and 113 km from Tunisia. Its population subsists on fishing, agriculture and tourism. It is a major route for Africans immigrating to Europe. Lampedusa is the largest part of the comune of Lampedusa e Linosa which also includes the smaller islands of Linosa and Lampione with the former being inhabited, but the latter just hosting an automatic lighthouse. Politically and administratively Lampedusa is part of Italy, but geologically it belongs to Africa since the sea between the two is no deeper than 120 metres. Lampedusa is an arid island, with no sources of water other than irregular rainfall. The fauna and flora of Lampedusa are similar to those of North Africa. The Isola dei Conigli (literally ‘Island of Rabbits’), which is close to the south coast of Lampedusa, is one of the last remaining egg-laying sites in Italy for the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, which is endangered throughout the Mediterranean.

The beach and the neighbouring island are part of a nature reserve: here the famous singer-songwriter Domenico Modugno spent his vacations, and also died in 1994. Next to Parise Cape is a small beach accessible only by sea, through a low grotto. Other species living along the island's coast include mantas and dolphins. Lampedusa is also known as being the gateway from Europe to Africa and is the southernmost point in all of Europe. Lampedusa has made international news as a prime transit site for asylum seekers hoping to enter Europe from Africa, the Middle East and Asia. A secret agreement between the Libyan and Italian governments in 2004 obliged Libya to take in returned refugees and resulted in the deportation of many such migrants from Lampedusa to Libya in 2004 and 2005. The practice was condemned by the European Parliament. In 2006 it was reported that illegal immigrants from Africa still commonly pay smugglers in Libya for a transit to Lampedusa. From there they are transferred by the Italian government to detention camps in mainland Italy and eventually released; their deportation orders are not enforced. The island of Lampedusa is connected to Sicily by a ferry service with the seaport of Porto Empedocle, near Agrigento. Lampedusa also has a small national airport which carries out service mainly during the summer period.

tyrantmichael
guisseppe de lampedusa illuminates all things.Photo by Tyrant Michael http://t.co/BlChORPw

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fvicentedasilva
RT @AnaNiRibeiro: "É preciso que alguma coisa mude para que tudo fique na mesma" (Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, em O Leopardo)

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AnaNiRibeiro
"É preciso que alguma coisa mude para que tudo fique na mesma" (Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, em O Leopardo)

Today, 00:19
JSMenendez
SOBRE LA NATURALEZA: La vida al filo de la espada: El libro de Lampedusa http://t.co/ULGDjIJX

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JSMenendez
La vida al filo de la espada: El libro de Lampedusa http://t.co/ULGDjIJX

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princessoinka
@MrLondonStreet Hmmm - what is your idea of a good novel? Do you like Lampedusa's 'The Leopard'?

Yesterday, 23:58
Cabinet49
The Leopard Giuseppe Di #Lampedusa 1960 1st Edition Collins Harvill Collectable http://t.co/KETx0DB1

Yesterday, 23:55
NinaTheQuietOne
@GLPini si lo criticava ma deh andava a di cazzate a gente disgraziata tipo casinò e campi da golf a Lampedusa

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Fvalentina
@A_amilly bienvenue au club !! Siamo nella merda, grazie Lampedusa !

Yesterday, 23:34
vivianastar24
RT @wlampedusa: Che ne pensate dell'atmosfera di questa foto dell'alba a Lampedusa? http://t.co/nZoeUMA9

Yesterday, 23:12
Orwell3
lo spettacolo più bello che si può ammirare a lampedusa è lo sbarco degli immigrati.

Yesterday, 22:58
AriannaQuarte
@Gio1309 Lascia stare Monti guarda, ai clandestini di Lampedusa il governo dà 33 euro al giorno di pensione, ai terremotati 3, 50 euro!

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Nova_De
El amor, claro el amor. Un año de ardor y llamas y treinta de cenizas. Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa

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Axadian
« Se vogliamo che tutto rimanga come è, bisogna che tutto cambi! » Lampedusa.

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ResegoneOnline
Da Lampedusa a Capo Nord, i diari della motocicletta by Mandello http://t.co/BjSATzsQ

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Da Mannino
Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
With Da Mannino take a trip in a boat aboard Selene II. You will visit the most beautiful Coves and Caves of Lampedusa with lunch on the boat (optional) departure times 10,30 re-entry times 17,30. Da Mannino,owns boats, cars and scooters of different b...
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Hotel Medusa
Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
In a unique and magic atmosphere, the Hotel Medusa in Lampedusa (Italy) is situated between Guitgia Bay and Salina Cove; the vaguely Arabic style building is both refined and elegant, in the typical colours of the Mediterranean. The interior is made up of...
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Hotel Cupola Bianca
Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
The Hotel Cupola Bianca reserves a dominant position in respect of the small village of Lampedusa, Italy. Located on a headland where tall palm trees look down over olive, carub and hibiscus plants. All this marvelous greenery transforms the Hotel ...
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La Rosa dei Venti Club
Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
La Rosa dei Venti Club in Lampedusa (Italy) is conceived to welcome a limited number of guests and the reception is not formal but refined, it seems to be in your own home with friends always at your disposal without being intrusive. La Rosa dei Venti Cl...
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Hotel Le Pelagie
Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
This modern hotel , Hotel Le Pelagie is centrally located. The owners greet their guests with all the warmth and friendliness typical of island people. Hotel Le Pelagie is situated in a central position , only 300 m from the sea Hotel Le Pelagi...
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Ristorante Il Balenottero
Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
At the Ristorante Il Balenottero eat typical Lampedusa cuisine based on fish caught fresh from the ocean nearby, it's delicate flavours a certainty! Each Lampedusa dish is prepared according to the ancient tradition of family recipes and is enjoyed in a ...
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Hotel the Beacon
Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
A large one plancia on the turchese sea of the Guitgia, where the fragrance of the gigli of the beach overflows the air and your rooms of their fresh scent. Hotel the Beacon in Lampedusa (Italy) today offers the tradition of acceptance of the Tommasino Fa...
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Hotel Cupola Bianca
Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
Hotel Cupola Bianca is situated in a dominant position (in respect of the small village of Lampedusa in Italy), on a headland where tall palm trees look down over olive, carub and hibiscus plants. This greenery transforms the garden into an oasis of colou...
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