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Epirus (Ήπειρος), Greece

The Epirus Periphery (Ήπειρος) is a region located on the western part of Greece. It is one of the thirteen regions, called periphery, in the country. The Epirus Periphery is bordered by the West Macedonia Periphery and Thessaly Periphery to the east, the Western Greece Periphery to the south, the Ionian Islands Periphery to the west and the international border with Albania to the north. It also faces the Ionian Sea nto the west.

Arta Bridge, Epirus PeripheryArta Bridge, Epirus Periphery
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The Epirus Periphery covers 9,200 sq km (3,551 sq mi) and has a population of 360,000 (2011 estimate). It is named after the historical region of Epirus, which covers parts of Greece as well as modern Albania.

The landscape of Epirus Periphery is one of rugged mountainous coastline. The highest mountain here is Mount Smolikas, which stands at 2,637 meters. On the eastern side of the periphery are the Pindus Mountains, which form a natural border between the Epirus Periphery and Greek Macedonia and Thessaly.

Church of the Parigoritissa, ArtaChurch of the Parigoritissa, Arta
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Location Map of Epirus Periphery

Epirus PeripheryEpirus Periphery
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Author: Pitichinaccio
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Main Cities of Epirus

  1. Ammoudia

  2. Parga

  3. Paramythia

Prefectures of Epirus

  1. Arta Prefecture

  2. Ioannina Prefecture

  3. Preveza Prefecture

  4. Thesprotia Prefecture

Main Tourist Attractions of Epirus

  1. Pindus National Park

  2. Vikos-Aoos National Park

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