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'''Corinthia''' (Greek: Κορινθία, ''Korinthía'') is the area around the city of [[Corinth]]. Presently, it is a [[prefecture]] of [[Greece]], part of the [[Peripheries of Greece|periphery]] of [[Peloponnesus]]. It is the second-most populated prefecture on the Peloponnese peninsula.  
 
'''Corinthia''' (Greek: Κορινθία, ''Korinthía'') is the area around the city of [[Corinth]]. Presently, it is a [[prefecture]] of [[Greece]], part of the [[Peripheries of Greece|periphery]] of [[Peloponnesus]]. It is the second-most populated prefecture on the Peloponnese peninsula.  
  
The [[Corinth Canal]], carrying ship traffic between the northern Mediterranean and the Aegean, is about 4 km east of [[Corinth]], cutting through the [[Isthmus of Corinth]]. [[Agioi Theodoroi]] is the easternmost Corinthian community and is considered a suburb of [[Athens]].
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The [[Corinth Canal]], carrying ship traffic between the northern Mediterranean and the Aegean, is about 4 km east of [[Corinth]], cutting through the [[Isthmus of Corinth]]. [[Agioi Theodoroi (Corinthia)|Agioi Theodoroi]] is the easternmost Corinthian community and is considered a suburb of [[Athens]].
  
The area around Corinth and the western [[Saronic Gulf|Saronic]] including the southeastern part are made up of fault lines including the [[Corinth Fault]] and the [[Poseidon Fault]] and includes one running from Perahcora to Agioi Theodoroi. More faults are near [[Kiras Vrysi]] and Sofiko.
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The area around Corinth and the western [[Saronic Gulf|Saronic]] including the southeastern part are made up of fault lines including the [[Corinth Fault]] and the [[Poseidon Fault]] and includes one running from Perachora to Agioi Theodoroi. More faults are near [[Kiras Vrysi]] and Sofiko.
  
 
==Agriculture==
 
==Agriculture==
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==History==
 
==History==
  
From [[1833]] to [[1899]], it included [[Argolis prefecture|Argolis]] and was known as [[Argolidocorinthia]] and included [[Hydra, Saronic Islands|Hydra]], [[Spetses]] and [[Kythira]]. Argolis joined Corinthia to re-form Argolidocorinthia again in [[1909]]. Forty years later, in [[1949]], the prefecture was finally separated from Argolis.
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From [[1833]] to [[1899]], it included [[Argolis prefecture|Argolis]] and was known as [[Argolidocorinthia]] and included [[Hydra]], [[Spetses]] and [[Kythira]]. Argolis joined Corinthia to re-form Argolidocorinthia again in [[1909]]. Forty years later, in [[1949]], the prefecture was finally separated from Argolis.
  
 
==Climate==
 
==Climate==
  
The climate of Corinthia has hot summers and mild winters. Most of the snow are founded in the mountains. In [[2003]], a torrential downpour devastated tens of cars on a local street and flooded properties.
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The climate of Corinthia is dry Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters. Most of the snow is found in the mountains. In [[2003]], a torrential downpour devastated dozens of cars on a local street and flooded properties.
  
 
==Transportation==
 
==Transportation==
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! Municipality !! Municipal code !! Seat !! Postal code
 
! Municipality !! Municipal code !! Seat !! Postal code
 
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| [[Agioi Theodoroi]] || 3001 || Agioi Theodoroi || 200 03
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| [[Agioi Theodoroi (Corinthia)|Agioi Theodoroi]] || 3001 || Agioi Theodoroi || 200 03
 
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| Assos-Lechaio || 3002 || [[Perigialo]] || 200 11
 
| Assos-Lechaio || 3002 || [[Perigialo]] || 200 11
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| '''Corinth''' || 3006 || Corinth || 201 00
 
| '''Corinth''' || 3006 || Corinth || 201 00
 
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| Evrostini || 3005 || [[Derveni (Corinthia), Greece|Derveni]] || 200 09
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| Evrostini || 3005 || [[Derveni (Corinthia)|Derveni]] || 200 09
 
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| Feneos || 3015 || [[Goura, Greece|Goura]] || 200 14
 
| Feneos || 3015 || [[Goura, Greece|Goura]] || 200 14
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| [[Tenea]] || 3014 || [[Chiliomodi]] || 200 08
 
| [[Tenea]] || 3014 || [[Chiliomodi]] || 200 08
 
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| Velo || 3003 || [[Velo, Greece|Velo]] || 200 02
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| Velo || 3003 || [[Velo]] || 200 02
 
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| Vocha || 3004 || [[Zefgolatio]] || 200 01
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| Vocha || 3004 || [[Zevgolatio]] || 200 01
 
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| Xylokastro || 3009 || [[Xylokastro]] || 204 00
 
| Xylokastro || 3009 || [[Xylokastro]] || 204 00
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==Places==
 
==Places==
*[[Agioi Theodoroi]]
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*[[Agioi Theodoroi (Corinthia)|Agioi Theodoroi]]
 
*[[Corinth]]
 
*[[Corinth]]
*[[Derveni (Corinthia), Greece|Derveni]]
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*[[Derveni (Corinthia) |Derveni]]
 
*[[Kiato]]
 
*[[Kiato]]
 
*[[Loutraki]]
 
*[[Loutraki]]
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*[[Panagis Tsaldaris]], Politician and Prime Minister
 
*[[Panagis Tsaldaris]], Politician and Prime Minister
 
*[[Irene Papas]], actress
 
*[[Irene Papas]], actress
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*[[Anna Synodinou]], actress
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*[[Voula Palla]], singer
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==

Latest revision as of 20:22, April 10, 2011

Corinthia (Greek: Κορινθία, Korinthía) is the area around the city of Corinth. Presently, it is a prefecture of Greece, part of the periphery of Peloponnesus. It is the second-most populated prefecture on the Peloponnese peninsula.

The Corinth Canal, carrying ship traffic between the northern Mediterranean and the Aegean, is about 4 km east of Corinth, cutting through the Isthmus of Corinth. Agioi Theodoroi is the easternmost Corinthian community and is considered a suburb of Athens.

The area around Corinth and the western Saronic including the southeastern part are made up of fault lines including the Corinth Fault and the Poseidon Fault and includes one running from Perachora to Agioi Theodoroi. More faults are near Kiras Vrysi and Sofiko.

Agriculture

The area is made up of many farmlands to the north and the west where it has olives, tomatoes, vegetables, pasture lands while the small mountains dominate the west, and some in the east and mountains dominate the south and northeast.

Its tallest mountain is Kyllini to its west.

History

From 1833 to 1899, it included Argolis and was known as Argolidocorinthia and included Hydra, Spetses and Kythira. Argolis joined Corinthia to re-form Argolidocorinthia again in 1909. Forty years later, in 1949, the prefecture was finally separated from Argolis.

Climate

The climate of Corinthia is dry Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters. Most of the snow is found in the mountains. In 2003, a torrential downpour devastated dozens of cars on a local street and flooded properties.

Transportation

The area are connected by highways:

Municipalities

Municipality Municipal code Seat Postal code
Agioi Theodoroi 3001 Agioi Theodoroi 200 03
Assos-Lechaio 3002 Perigialo 200 11
Corinth 3006 Corinth 201 00
Evrostini 3005 Derveni 200 09
Feneos 3015 Goura 200 14
Loutraki-Perachoras 3007 Loutraki 203 00
Nemea 3008 Nemea 205 00
Saronikos 3010 Athikia 200 05
Sikyonies 3011 Kiato 202 00
Solygia 3012 Sofiko 200 04
Stymfalia 3013 Kaliani 200 16
Tenea 3014 Chiliomodi 200 08
Velo 3003 Velo 200 02
Vocha 3004 Zevgolatio 200 01
Xylokastro 3009 Xylokastro 204 00

Places

Communities

For communities, see List of communities of Corinthia

Persons

External links