Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja], Sicilian pronunciation: [sɪˈʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 20 regions of Italy. The Strait of Messina divides it from the region of Calabria in Southern Italy. It is one of the five Italian autonomous regions and is officially referred to as Regione Siciliana. The region has 5 million inhabitants. Its capital city is Palermo. Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the , music, , cuisine, and architecture.