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Peloponnese
/ ˌɛəəˈԾː /
noun
- the Peloponnesethe S peninsula of Greece, joined to central Greece by the Isthmus of Corinth: chief cities in ancient times were Sparta and Corinth, now Patras. Pop: 503 300 (2001). Area: 21 439 sq km (8361 sq miles) Also known asPeloponnesus Medieval nameMorea Modern Greek namePeloponnesos
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The ruling party’s sole victory Sunday came in the Peloponnese.
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Authorities said 88 migrants from Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan – including 20 children – were rescued from a boat in distress Wednesday off the southern Peloponnese region, with the help of a passing oil tanker.
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The island is located between Milos and the Peloponnese in an area known for strong currents and rough seas.
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Other fires requiring evacuations broke out on the northeast side of the island of Corfu and in the northern Peloponnese, near the town of Aigio.
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An area west of Athens is among the worst-hit areas, along with Laconia in the southern Peloponnese and the island of Rhodes.
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