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West Greece (Δυτική Ελλάδα), Greece


The Western Greece Periphery (Δυτική Ελλάδα), or simply West Greece, is one of the thirteen regions of Greece. As suggested by its name, it is located on the western part of the country.

Roadside view from above Patras, West GreeceRoadside view from above Patras, West Greece
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Author: Koliri
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Western Greece Periphery covers 11,350 sq km (4,382 sq mi) and has a population of about 755,000 (2011 estimate). The peripheral capital is the city of Patras. The periphery is further divided into three prefectures.

Village of Koliri in West GreeceVillage of Koliri in West Greece
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Western Greece PeripheryWestern Greece Periphery
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Author: Pitichinaccio
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Main Towns of West Greece

  1. Patras - peripheral capital

  2. Agrínio

  3. Aígio

  4. Amaliáda

  5. Messolonghi

  6. Pýgos

Prefectures of West Greece

  1. Achaea Prefecture

  2. Aetolia-Acarnania Prefecture

  3. Elis Prefecture

Main Tourist Attractions of West Greece

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