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The mafia, specifically the Sicilian Mafia or Cosa Nostra, is widely believed to have originated in Sicily, but its precise birthplace is not definitively established. Catania, as one of Sicily's major cities, has connections to mafia activities, but the organization itself developed across various regions of Sicily. The mafia emerged in the 19th century, primarily as a response to social and economic conditions, and quickly spread throughout the island. Thus, while Catania played a role, it is not solely credited as the birthplace of the mafia.

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