THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA
	Covering an area of 46.33 square kilometers Ischia is the eighth largest Italian island and the largest in the Bay of Naples. Neighbouring islands are Capri, Procida and Vivara. Ischia lies on the northern latitude of 40-44 degrees and 13-55 degrees longditude eastern in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The island is divided into 6 boroughs each with its own administration, Ischia, Casamicciola Terme, Lacco Ameno, Forio, Barano and Serrara Fontana. The resident population of the whole island is 50,000. A volcanic island predominantly hilly, it still bears the scars of volcanic activity. The last volcanic eruption was in 1301. The Lava flowed down the mountain side from Fiaiano to Ischia Ponte destroying everything in its wake and more recently the devastating earthquake of 1883 in Casamicciola which claimed many lives. The circumference is approximately 35 kms (18 miles) and its geographical position allows for a mild climate, which attracts hundreds of visitors annually. The tourist season starts at the beginning of March until the end of November.