Favignana is a comune

Comune

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including three islands (Favignana, Marettimo and Levanzo) of the Aegadian Islands

Aegadian Islands

The Aegadian Islands , are a group of small mountainous islands in the Mediterranean Sea off the northwest coast of Sicily, Italy, near the city of Trapani, with a total area of ....

, southern Italy

Italy

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. It is situated approximately 7 km west of the coast of Sicily

Sicily

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, between Trapani

Trapani

Trapani is a city and comune on the west coast of Sicily in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Trapani. Founded by Elymians, the city is still an important fishing port and the main gateway to the nearby Egadi Islands.-History:...

 and Marsala

Marsala

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, the coastal area where the Stagnone Lagoon

Stagnone Lagoon

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 and the international airport of Trapani, are sited.

The island is famous for its tuna

Tuna

Tuna is a salt water fish from the family Scombridae, mostly in the genus Thunnus. Tuna are fast swimmers, and some species are capable of speeds of . Unlike most fish, which have white flesh, the muscle tissue of tuna ranges from pink to dark red. The red coloration derives from myoglobin, an...

 fisheries and is now a popular tourist destination with frequent hydrofoil

Hydrofoil

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 connections to the mainland.
In ancient times Favignana was called Aegusa, meaning "goats' island".