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Saronikos ( el, Σαρωνικός) may refer to the following places in Greece: *the Saronic Gulf (''Saronikos Kolpos'') *Saronikos, Attica, a municipality in East Attica *Saronikos, Corinthia Saronikos ( el, Σαρωνικός) is a former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Corinth Corinth ( ; el, Κόρινθος, Kórinthos, ) is the successor to ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Saronic Gulf
The Saronic Gulf (Greek: Σαρωνικός κόλπος, ''Saronikós kólpos'') or Gulf of Aegina in Greece is formed between the peninsulas of Attica and Argolis and forms part of the Aegean Sea. It defines the eastern side of the isthmus of Corinth, being the eastern terminus of the Corinth Canal, which cuts across the isthmus. The Saronic Islands in the gulf have played a pivotal role in the history of Greece, with the largest, Salamis, naming a significant naval battle in the Greco-Persian wars. The Megara Gulf makes up the northern end of the Saronic Gulf. The capital of Greece, Athens, lies on the north coast of the Saronic Gulf. Etymology The origin of the gulf's name comes from the mythological king Saron who drowned at the Psifaei lake (modern Psifta). The Saronic Gulf was a string of six entrances to the Underworld, each guarded by a chthonic enemy in the shape of a thief or bandit. History The Battle of Salamis, just to the west of modern-day Piraeus, took ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Saronikos, Attica
Saronikos ( el, Σαρωνικός) is a municipality in the East Attica regional unit, Attica, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town Kalyvia Thorikou. The municipality has an area of 139.099 km2. Municipality The municipality Saronikos was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 5 former municipalities, that became municipal units: *Anavyssos *Kalyvia Thorikou *Kouvaras *Palaia Fokaia *Saronida Saronida ( el, Σαρωνίδα) is a seaside resort village and former community in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Saronikos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an ... References Municipalities of Attica Populated places in East Attica {{Attica-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |