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Kos Island Greece
About the Greek island of Kos
ALTERNATIVE NAMES: Kos, Cos
ISLAND GROUP: Dodecanese Islands
POPULATION: Approximately 18,000 of which about 8,000 live in the capital
GEOGRAPHY: Length about 45km from end to end and about 10.5km at the widest point. Verdant growth with lots of orleanders and bougainvillea.
GENERAL IMPRESSIONS: Busy, very accessible to tourists (approximately 1 million per year according to the Greek National Tourist Board). The Costa Brava of Greek islands.
SPECIALITIES: Cheap alcohol and perfume
TELEPHONE PREFIX: 02242
TRANSPORT: Airport in more or less centre of island, Ferry connecting with other islands in group and Piraeus (Athens), Hydrofoils in abundance.
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