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Elatochori
Elatochori ( el, Ελατοχώρι) is a village and a community of the Katerini municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Pierioi, of which it was a municipal district. The 2011 census recorded 533 inhabitants in the village. The community of Elatochori covers an area of 38.872 km2. Geography 200px, left, Elatochori ski centre. Elatochori is situated west of Katerini, and south of Veria. It is a mountainous village that lies on the Pierian Mountains. There is also a ski resort 6 km from the village. Population According to the 2011 census, the population of Elatochori was 533 people, a decrease of almost 13% compared to the previous census of 2001. Elatochori Ski Center Elatochori is known for its ski center, which is located at an altitude of 1,400 to 1,800 meters (4,600 to 5,900 feet) on the southeastern slopes of the Pierian Mountains. At the base of the ski resort and at the location "Papá Choráfi", there is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elatochori Snowboard Centre
Elatochori ( el, Ελατοχώρι) is a village and a community of the Katerini municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Pierioi, of which it was a municipal district. The 2011 census recorded 533 inhabitants in the village. The community of Elatochori covers an area of 38.872 km2. Geography 200px, left, Elatochori ski centre. Elatochori is situated west of Katerini, and south of Veria. It is a mountainous village that lies on the Pierian Mountains. There is also a ski resort 6 km from the village. Population According to the 2011 census, the population of Elatochori was 533 people, a decrease of almost 13% compared to the previous census of 2001. Elatochori Ski Center Elatochori is known for its ski center, which is located at an altitude of 1,400 to 1,800 meters (4,600 to 5,900 feet) on the southeastern slopes of the Pierian Mountains. At the base of the ski resort and at the location "Papá Choráfi", there is a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katerini
Katerini ( el, Κατερίνη, ''Kateríni'', ) is a city and municipality in northern Greece, the capital city of Pieria regional unit in Central Macedonia, Greece. It lies on the Pierian plain, between Mt. Olympus and the Thermaikos Gulf, at an altitude of 14 m. The municipal unit of Katerini has a population of 85,851 (according to the 2014 census) and it is the second most populous urban area at the Region of Macedonia after Thessaloniki. The close distance between two cities (68 km), has been beneficial for Katerini's development over recent years. Katerini is accessible from the main Thessaloniki–Athens highway GR-1/ E75 (with the Katerini's South, East and North interchanges) and the Egnatia Odos to the north. It is served by Intercity, Proastiakos (Suburban Railway) and local trains on the main railway line from Athens to Thessaloniki and there is a comprehensive regional and national bus service with its hub in the city. A popular tourist destination in nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierian Mountains
The Pierian Mountains (or commonly referred to as Piéria) are a mountain range between Imathia, Pieria and Kozani Region, south of the plain of Kambania in Central Macedonia, Greece. The village of Vergina, where the archaeological site of ancient Aigai lies, is built at the foot of these mountains. The highest point in the range is Flampouro at 2,193m (7,195 feet).The Pierian Mountains are the site of the ski resort of Elatochori. Flora Pierian Mountains are known for their rich flora, mainly for their deciduous forests as well as for some rare species of wild flowers. The mountains are lush with rich and diverse vegetation made of dense forests of beech, oak and chestnut, black and red pines; while shrubs and deciduous trees are found at the lowest levels. Accidents On 17 December 1997, a Yakovlev Yak-42 of Aerosvit Airlines, operating the route from Odessa, Ukraine to Thessaloniki, lost contact with the airport's air traffic control and during the second attempt the air ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Settlements In The Pieria Regional Unit
This is a list of settlements in the Pieria regional unit, Greece. * Agiannis * Agia Varvara * Agios Dimitrios, Katerini * Agios Dimitrios, Dio-Olympos * Agios Spyridonas * Aiginio * Alonia * Alyki * Andromachi * Ano Agios Ioannis * Ano Milia * Aronas * Dion * Elafos * Elatochori * Exochi * Foteina * Fteri * Ganochora * Kallithea * Kalyvia Varikou * Karitsa * Karyes * Kastania * Katachas * Katalonia * Katerini * Kato Agios Ioannis * Kato Milia * Kitros * Kolindros * Kondariotissa * Korinos * Koukkos * Lagorrachi * Leptokarya * Limenas Litochorou * Litochoro * Livadi * Lofos * Makrygialos * Megali Gefyra * Meliadi * Mesaia Milia * Methoni * Mikri Milia * Milia * Moschochori * Moschopotamos * Nea Agathoupoli * Nea Chrani * Nea Efesos * Nea Trapezounta * Neo Keramidi * Neoi Poroi * Neos Panteleimonas * Neokaisareia * Olympiaki Akti * Palaio Eleftherochori * Palaio Keramidi * Palaiostani * Paliampela * Plaka * Palaios Panteleimonas * Palioi Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pieria (regional Unit)
Pieria ( el, Πιερία) is one of the regional units of Greece located in the southern part of the Region of Central Macedonia, within the historical province of Macedonia. Its capital is the town of Katerini.The name Pieria originates from the ancient Pieres tribe. In Pieria, there are many sites of archeological interest, such as Dion, Pydna, Leivithra and Platamonas. Pieria contains Mount Pierus, from which Hermes takes flight in order to visit Calypso, and is the home of Orpheus, the Muses, and contains the Pierian Spring. Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and throne of the ancient Greek gods, is located in the southern part of Pieria. Other ancient cities included Leibethra and Pimpleia. Geography The Pieria regional unit is bordered by Imathia to the north, Kozani to the west, and to the south and west by the region of Thessaly's regional unit Larissa. The Pierian Mountains lie to the west; the Thermaic Gulf lies to the east. It also has a valley by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ioannina (regional Unit)
Ioannina ( el, Περιφερειακή ενότητα Ιωαννίνων) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Epirus. Its capital is the city of Ioannina. It is the largest regional unit in Epirus, and one of the largest regional units of Greece, with a population of 167,901 people, according to the 2011 census.GOV. results of permanent population 2011, p. 10561 (p. 87 of pdf), and in Excel formatTable of permanent population 2011 from the sitHellenic Statistical Authority 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Geography Ioannina borders in the north, and the regional units of |
Central Macedonia
Central Macedonia ( el, Κεντρική Μακεδονία, Kentrikí Makedonía, ) is one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece, consisting of the central part of the geographical and historical region of Macedonia. With a population of almost 1.8 million, it is the second most populous in Greece after Attica. Geography The region of Central Macedonia is situated in northern Greece, bordering with the regions of Western Macedonia (west), Thessaly (south), Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (east), and bounded to the north at the international borders of Greece with Republic of North Macedonia and Bulgaria. The southern part is coastal and it is bathed by the Thermaic, Toroneos, Singitic and Strymonic gulfs. The largest city and capital of the region is Thessaloniki. Serres is the second most populous city, followed by Katerini, Veria and Giannitsa. Central Macedonia is basically lowland and with many rivers, is highly developed, both in the primary and in the second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierioi
Pierioi ( el, Πιέριοι) is a former municipality in Pieria, Greece. The seat of the municipality was in Ritini. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Katerini Katerini ( el, Κατερίνη, ''Kateríni'', ) is a city and municipality in northern Greece, the capital city of Pieria regional unit in Central Macedonia, Greece. It lies on the Pierian plain, between Mt. Olympus and the Thermaikos Gulf, ..., of which it is a municipal unit. The 2011 census recorded 2,085 residents in the municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 112.943 km2. References Populated places in Pieria (regional unit) Katerini {{CentralMacedonia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vehicle Registration Plates Of Greece
Greek vehicle registration plates are composed of three letters and four digits per plate (e.g. ΑΑΑ–1000) printed in black on a white background. The letters represent the district (prefecture) that issues the plates while the numbers range from 1000 to 9999. As of 2004 a blue strip was added on the left showing the country code of Greece (GR) in white text and the Flag of Europe in yellow. Similar plates but of square size with numbers ranging from 1 to 999 are issued for motorcycles which exceed 50 cc in engine size. With the exception of Athens and Thessaloniki which are represented by just the first letter of the three, all other districts are represented by the first 2 letters. The final one or two letters in the sequence changes in Greek alphabetical order after 8,999 issued plates. For example, Patras plates are ΑΧΑ–1000, where ΑΧ represents the Achaia prefecture of which Patras is the capital. When ΑΧΑ–9999 is reached the plates turn to ΑΧΒ–1000 and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Communities And Municipalities Of Greece
The municipalities of Greece ( el, δήμοι, translit=dímoi ) are the lowest level of government within the organizational structure of the state. As of 2021, there are 332 municipalities, further divided into 1036 municipal units and 6136 communities. Thirteen administrative regions form the second-level unit of government. The regions consist of 74 regional units, which mostly correspond to the old prefectures. Regional units are then divided into municipalities. The new municipalities may be subdivided into municipal units (δημοτικές ενότητες, ''dimotikés enótites''), consisting of the pre-Kallikratis municipalities. These were further subdivided into municipal communities (δημοτικές κοινότητες, ''dimotikés koinótites'') and local communities (τοπικές κοινότητες, ''topikés koinótites'') according to population, but are simply named communities (κοινότητες, ''koinótites'') since the entry into force of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Gazette (Greece)
The ''Government Gazette'' ( el, Εφημερίς της Κυβερνήσεως, translit=Efimeris tis Kyverniseos, translit-std=ISO, lit=Government Gazette) is the official journal of the Government of Greece which lists all laws passed in a set time period ratified by Cabinet and President. It was first issued in 1833. Until 1835, during the regency on behalf of King Otto, the gazette was bilingual in Greek and German. No law in Greece is valid until is published in this journal. Foundations, duties and rights of juridical persons should be published in this journal. The printed issues of the Government Gazette are sold by the National Printing House of Greece. They can also be searched and downloaded from the official site of the House. An issue of the gazette is called "Government Gazette Issue" (, ''ΦΕΚ'', ''FEK''), Each issue is separated into volumes called «Τεύχος» with distinct roles. References Publications established in 1833 Newspapers published in Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
