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Chalcis
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Chalcis (Auncient Greek & Katharevousa: Χαλκίς, Chalkís) or Chalkida (Modren Greek: Χαλκίδα, [xalˈciða]) is the chief toun o the island o Euboea in Greece, situatit on the Euripus Strait at its narraest pynt. The name is preserved frae antiquity an is derived frae the Greek χαλκός (copper, bronze), tho thare is na trace o ony mines in the aurie.[3] In the late Middle Ages, it wis kent as Negropont, a name that wis applee'd tae the entire island o Euboea as well.
Quick Facts Chalcis Χαλκίς, Kintra ...
Chalcis Χαλκίς | |
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![]() Chalcis' seafront | |
Coordinates: 38°27′45″N 23°35′42″E | |
Kintra | Greece |
Admeenistrative region | Central Greece |
Regional unit | Euboea |
Area | |
• Municipality | 424.77 km2 (164.00 sq mi) |
• Municipal unit | 30.80 km2 (11.89 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Municipality | 102223 |
• Municipality density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
• Municipal unit | 59125 |
• Municipal unit density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Chalcidian[2] |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 341 00 |
Aurie code(s) | 22210 |
Vehicle registration | ΧΑ |
Website | www.dimos-xalkideon.gr |
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