Ionian Islands

Ionian Islands are a group of islands that are located off the western coast of Greece in the eastern part of the Ionian Sea.

Ionian Islands

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A groundbreaking archaeological find in Lefkada, Greece, has unveiled the first-ever ancient Greek theater discovered in the Ionian Islands. 

About Ionian Islands

  • The Ionian Islands are a group of islands that are located off the western coast of Greece in the eastern part of the Ionian Sea.
  • Collectively, the Ionian islands occupy a total land area of 2,306.94 sq.km. and comprise seven major islands and several smaller islands. 
  • These islands are also often referred to as “Heptanese” or “Seven Islands.”
  • The major islands in the Ionian Island group include Kerkyra (Corfu), Paxi, Lefkada, Ithaki, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, and Kythira.
  • Kefalonia/Cephalonia is the largest among all the Ionian islands. 
  • Mount Ainos, which rises to an elevation of 1,628 m, is the highest point on Ionian Island.
  • History:
    • Controlled by Venice in the 15th and 16th centuries, they were taken by Russian and Turkish forces in 1799. 
    • In 1815 the Treaty of Paris placed them under the control of Britain; the British ceded them to Greece in 1864.

Ionian Islands FAQs

Q1. Where are the Ionian Islands located?

Ans. Western coast of Greece in the Ionian Sea

Q2. What is the alternate name often used to refer to the Ionian Islands?

Ans. Heptanese

Q3. Which is the largest of the Ionian Islands?

Ans. Kefalonia

Source: IDR

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