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| Monday, 06 October 2008 08:46 |
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The geography of Corfu Corfu is located off the north west coast of Greece, between the Mainland and the heel of Italy. Influenced throughout history more by the West than the East, it is a cosmopolitan island, where a laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle combines with sophisticated infrastructure. The beautiful island of Corfu is geographically in the far north west of Greece, lying within sight of Albania, just off the coast of the Greek mainland and about 75km from the heel of Italy. The island, known as Kerkyra in Greek, is about 60km long and between 17 and 25km wide, giving an area of approximately 640 square km. The population is approximately 120,000 with 35,000 of those living in Corfu Town. Corfu is the most northerly of the Ionian Islands. The central section has rolling hills dotted with picturesque villages. Southwards, the land flattens out, and the coastline is characterized by endless sandy beaches backed by high cliffs.All over, a new scene is revealed at every corner. The bare limestone karst plunges into forest-filled gorges, which terminate in coves of pure white pebbles and clear cerulean seas.The silver olive groves which blanket the island contrast with the tall dark spears of the cypress trees. Wild flowers carpet fertile plains in spring, golden with hay in midsummer. Area: 592sq km. Highest point: Mount Pandokrator, at 906m. Length, north to south: 60km. Width, east to west: 4km to 31 Length of coastline: 217km. Population: 110,000 approximately, of which about 35,000 live in Corfu town.
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