Province of Enna

Enna is a province in the autonomous region of Sicily in Italy. It is the only Sicilian province which is not next to the ocean. It became a province in 1926 thanks to Benito Mussolini, who was fascinated by the history of the province, and in particular by the legend of Proserpina. In the province there are 8 lakes, the most important is Pergusa's lake which is the only natural lake of the Sicily; the other lakes are used for the agriculture.

Enna
Location of Province of Enna
Coordinates: 37°35′N 14°26′E / 37.583°N 14.433°E / 37.583; 14.433Coordinates: 37°35′N 14°26′E / 37.583°N 14.433°E / 37.583; 14.433
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
CapitalEnna
Government
 • PresidentGiuseppe Monaco
Area
 • Total2,562 km2 (989 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total176,959
 • Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Postal Code
94000-94100
Telephone prefix
0935, 0934
Vehicle registrationEN
No. of communes20