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'''Antipsara''' ({{lang-el|Αντίψαρα}}) is a small [[Greece|Greek]] island in the [[Aegean Sea]]. Antipsara had 4 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. It lies about {{convert|3|km|0|abbr=on}} west of the larger island [[Psara]], from which its name is derived. Geographic conditions make it inaccessible from the north and west side. Evidence exists of settlement in ancient Greek and Roman times. During Ottoman rule the island served as a port. Nowadays, tourist trips to the island originate from Psara in the summer months. The small church of St John (Άγιος Ιωάννης) on the eastern side is visited in August by pilgrims. |
'''Antipsara''' ({{lang-el|Αντίψαρα}}) is a small [[Greece|Greek]] island in the [[Aegean Sea]]. Antipsara had 4 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. It lies about {{convert|3|km|0|abbr=on}} west of the larger island [[Psara]], from which its name is derived. Geographic conditions make it inaccessible from the north and west side. Evidence exists of settlement in ancient Greek and Roman times. During Ottoman rule the island served as a port. Nowadays, tourist trips to the island originate from Psara in the summer months. The small church of St John (Άγιος Ιωάννης) on the eastern side is visited in August by pilgrims. |
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==Wildlife== |
==Wildlife== |
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The island is a nesting site of the [[European shag]] (''Phalacrocorax aristotelis''), [[Eleonora's falcon]] (''Falco eleonorae''), [[Cory's shearwater]] (''Calonectris diomedea''), and the [[yelkouan shearwater]] (''Puffinus yelkouan''). |
The island is a nesting site of the [[European shag]] (''Phalacrocorax aristotelis''), [[Eleonora's falcon]] (''Falco eleonorae''), [[Cory's shearwater]] (''Calonectris diomedea''), and the [[yelkouan shearwater]] (''Puffinus yelkouan''). |
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==Gallery== |
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[[File:Antipsara.jpg|thumb|Antipsara as seen from Psara island|center|800px|]] |
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<div style="text-align: center;">Antipsara as seen from Psara island</div> |
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Revision as of 13:13, 28 July 2022
Native name: Αντίψαρα | |
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 Composite satellite image of Chios Prefecture; consisting of the islands of Chios (centre), of Psara and Antipsara (West and far west, respectively) | |
  Antipsara | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 38°32′31″N 25°30′43″E / 38.542°N 25.512°E |
| Archipelago | North Aegean |
| Total islands | 3 |
| Highest elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
| Administration | |
Greece | |
| Region | North Aegean |
| Regional unit | Chios |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 4 (2011) |
Antipsara (Greek: Αντίψαρα) is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Antipsara had 4 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. It lies about 3 km (2 mi) west of the larger island Psara, from which its name is derived. Geographic conditions make it inaccessible from the north and west side. Evidence exists of settlement in ancient Greek and Roman times. During Ottoman rule the island served as a port. Nowadays, tourist trips to the island originate from Psara in the summer months. The small church of St John (Άγιος Ιωάννης) on the eastern side is visited in August by pilgrims.
Wildlife
The island is a nesting site of the European shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), Eleonora's falcon (Falco eleonorae), Cory's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea), and the yelkouan shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan).
Gallery
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