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Chios Description
(Local Name: Khíos) Area of island: 842 sq.km/325 sq. mi.

Altitude: 1267m/4157ft.

The rugged island of Chios (known in Turkish as Sakas Adasa, "Mastic Island") lies in the eastern Aegean, just off the Cesme peninsula on the south side of the Gulf of Smyrna, separated from the Turkish mainland only by the eight km/5mi wide Strait of Chios. Most of the island is occupied by a range of craggy limestone hills traversing it from north to south, reaching its highest point in Mt Profítis Ilías, the ancient Pellinaion (1267m/4157ft), at the north end of the island. The hills fall steeply down to the sea, forming impressive cliffs, particularly on the east. The population is concentrated mainly in the
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Hobbies & Activities category: Agricultural area or museum;  Archeological site or ruin;  Festival of arts of short duration;  Historic site;  Natural area;  Nautical museum or attraction;  Region with significant interests
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Khíos
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