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When did the Italian mafia start?
1865 in Sicily
Is there still a mafia?
Yeah Its a crime organization in Sicily
What is Sicily like?
Sicily is famous for Mount Etna. It is Europe's biggest volcano and it's active!
Why is Sicily island famous?
For the volcano Mount Etna and connections with the mafia.
What are the release dates for Killing Silence Taking on the Mafia in Sicily - 2004?
Killing Silence Taking on the Mafia in Sicily - 2004 was released on: USA: 4 December 2004 (Boston Museum of Fine Arts)
What area in Italy are mafia families from?
Sicily is the estereotype for the Italian mafia since a notorious family was originated in Sicily. ^ wrong The area in which ALL Italian Mafia are based is the Italina island of Sicily, the capital of Palermo being the hub of its activities. different areas of Italy have different criminal organisations, but none are as successful or notorious as the Mafia. However, I assume you are talking about the American Mafia. In its origins, all members of the American Mafia were from Sicily or descendants of Sicilians. However over the years, as the descendants of Sicians have bred with the descendants of mainland Italians, and as a result the American Mafia's members are made up of a mixture of Sicilians and mainland Italians. Although they are unconfirmed, there is even reports nowadays that the American Mafia is inducting people whom are only half Italians
What is The Mob most known for?
"The Mob" is a term used when talking about the Mafia. The Mafia is known for being an organized crime family. The Mafia operates in both the United States and Sicily.
Did the Mafia originate from Sicily?
Yes, the mafia did originate in Sicily it was known as the "Cosa Nostra." The mafia came to America in the late 1800's. It started in New York than spread all over the world. Many people think that the Italian mafia is dead or not in power any more. But the reason you don't here about the Italian mafia is because they are doing what they were trained to do. Staying under the radar and away from negative attention. The Italian mafia is still and always will be the leader in the organized crime world
What is Corleone famous for?
Corleone is a town in Sicily that is famous for being the birth place of several mafia bosses. Some of the mafia bosses are fictional whereas some are indeed real.
When did the alies land in Sicily?
From Wikipedia: Sicily There was an allied invasion of Sicily during World War II starting on July 10, 1943. In preparation of the invasion of Sicily, the Allies revitalised the Mafia to aid them. The invasion of Sicily contributed to the July 25 crisis; in general the Allied victors were warmly embraced by the Sicilian population.
What is 'Mafia' when translated from Italian to English?
"Boldness" is a possible English equivalent of the Italian word Mafia. The name remains of uncertain etymology, with possible antecedents dating back to seventeenth-century Palermo, Sicily. The pronunciation will be "MA-fya" in Italian.
Is Sicily poor?
Sicily's gdp was in 2010 17.488 €. This makes of Sicily one of the poorest italian and european regions. Sicilian development, like Southern Italy one, has been delayed by the wrong economic policy of the italian government over the years.
