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Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Prefecture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23) The prefecture level comes under the province level, and in turn oversees the county level. In the Japanese system, the word prefecture (県; ken) is used for translating references to an administrative district, which is about the area of a county in the United States but, on average, about half the population of a state. These prefectures and municipalities are not merely set up as the nation's administrative section, but also as corporate bodies--independent from the country-- that possess their own basic governing areas and local residents as their constituents. www.hallencyclopedia.com /Prefecture   (660 words)

University of Western Macedonia It is consisted of the Prefectures of Kozani, Grevena, Kastoria and Florina and the city of Kozani, is the Capital of the region and the homonym Prefecture. The prefecture holds 1.4% the country's total population with a significant growth potential, since it had the 7th higher growth rate of its population in 1999 (birth supremacy/1.000 residents 1,2) and high ratio of marriages per 1.000 redidents (5,4 when the average ratio for the country is 5,1). The prefecture holds 0,3% of the country;s total population, while it presents a reduction tendency, since there is a natural reduction of the population (birth supremacy/1.000 residents: -4,7% in 1998 and -3,1 in 1999). www.uowm.gr /english/westmacedonia.htm   (537 words)

Florina Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Flórina Prefecture (Greek:Νομός Φλώρινας) is one of the prefectures of Greece. It is located in the northwestern part of Greek Macedonia (West Macedonia). The mountains include the Verno mountains (2,128 m) to the southwest, Varnous (2,117 m) and the Voras (2,524 m) which are the tallest to the northeast near the Pella prefecture and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Florina_Prefecture   (128 words)

FLORINA FACTS AND INFORMATION It lies in the central part of Florina Prefecture, of which it is the capital. Florina is passed by GR-2 (Lake Prespa - Edessa) and GR-3/E65 (Kozani - Florina - Niki - Bitola). Florina is a market town with an economy dominated by cross-border trading and the sale of local produce (especially grain, grapes, and vegetables). www.aimabook.com /Florina   (385 words)

All Florina hotels,florina vacation,florina holidays,Greece Florina prefecture is located in the region known as Western Macedonia and borders FYROM on the north, Albania on the west, the counties of Kastoria and Kozani on the south and Pella on the east. Florina, the prefectural capital, is spread out over a hillside covered with wild chestnut trees. The part of this prefecture that holds the greatest interest for visitors, with two lakes, which form the natural borders of Greece with Albania and the former Yugoslavia. www.vacation.gr /gr/macedonia-hotels/florina.html   (587 words)

ELKE e-News The Prefecture of Florina, at the northwestern corner of Macedonia, covers 1,924 square kilometers and has a population of 54,768. Florina, known to the public often due to its turbulent history, has mountainous landscapes that are host to a number of abandoned villages, which today offer investment opportunities. The part of the Prefecture that holds the greatest interest for visitors, Greek and foreign, is the two Prespes lakes, forming the natural border with Albania and former Yugoslavia. www.elke.gr /newsletter/newsletter.asp?nid=394&cat=404&id=431&lang=1   (766 words)

Today's Home News Papoulias was speaking at the village of Kotta, in Krystallopighi, Florina prefecture, where he attended a memorial service marking the 100th anniversary of the death of the Macedonian fighter Kapetan Kottas. On the occasion of the anniversary of Florina's liberation from Ottoman rule, he said the anniversary concides with a period of awaiting developments in the Balkan region, in view of the finalisation of the status of Kosovo. Stratakis also said that the prefecture of Florina was suffering negative repercussions from the outstanding FYROM name issue, which were visible at economic level and in the movement of people and goods. www.ana.gr /anaweb/user/showplain?maindoc=3561479&maindocimg=3491789&service=8   (608 words)

Greek hotels apartments studios rooms accommodations - Tourist Guide for Holidays and vacations in all Greece - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23) Florina, the capital of the prefecture, is in a distance of 573 km. One of the most wonderful locations of the prefecture of Florina is Prespes in an altitude of 853-2177 m. Sightseeings of the region are the historical byzantine church of St. Paraskevi, the monastery of Aghia Triada, the building of Modestia School being nowadays a guesthouse and certainly the ski centre of Vernos (Vitsi) in the location "Vigla", 1 km. www.greekviews.com /areas/area.cfm?lang=en&a2=68   (778 words)

Florina,prespes,vitsi,psarohoria Prefecture has been connected with the natural beauty of Prespes. Florina, is important that can suit a lot of contradictory elements. In Florina which is built recently, there are ruins of older installation. www.web-greece.gr /florina.htm   (270 words)

Florina, Prespes, Amindeo, Macedonia, Makedonia, Travel & Accommodation services in Greece.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23) In the area around Florina, are the lakes including the dramatic Prespa basin. from Florina), on the slopes of Mt. Vitsi (alt. The part of Florina that holds the greatest interest for visitors, whether Greek of foreign, is its two lakes, which form the natural borders of Greece with Albania and Yugoslavia. holidays-in-greece.com /macedonia/flo   (350 words)

1st lyceium of Florina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23) The basic characteristic of prefecture Florina they are the lakes and the big mountainous volumes. The lake Zazari is the smaller lake of prefecture Florina. It is supplied by waters of rain and snow direct in her surface as well as with the help of torrents, streams, rivers and with important number of hypolake sources. 1lyk-florin.flo.sch.gr /florina/lakes6_en.html   (676 words)

Florina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23) Florina is a town in West Macedonia, Greece. The name Florina (Φλώρινα) may derive from the Greek Macedonian word "φλωρός" florós (χλωρός hlorós in standard Greek, which means green or fresh, in reference to the vegetation of the area). The town is called Lerin/Лерин in Slavic, Follorinë in Albanian and Florina in Turkish and Aromanian. www.syossetnyus.com /info/Florina   (479 words)

Florina Travel information, Florina Hotels, Florina tours, accommodation, holidays in Florina, vacation packages, ... The Prefecture of Florina lies in the northwestern corner of Macedonia and is characterized by its continuously alternating landscapes. Lignite (brown coal), bauxite, yellow cake, marble, granite, aragonite, and mineral water are treasures hidden in the subsoil of the Prefecture. Hydro-biotopes existing in Florina Prefecture are mainly natural or even artificial, consisting of marsh or soft water areas with a high degree of biodiversity. www.windmillstravel.com /destination.php?id=12&type=prefect   (478 words)

Map of Greece: Location of Florina This is a map of Greece that identifies the prefecture of Florina. The prefecture of Florina is a part of the Makedonia region. Greece: Index to prefectures and regions in Greece. www.pickatrail.com /jupiter/location/europe/greece/florina.html   (200 words)

Best Western Lingos Hotel, Florina, Greece est Western Lingos Hotel, is located at the center of the magnificent town of Florina, at the G. Modi central square. In the area of Florina, two major cities were located: Irakleia and Lingistida. It consists of 40 rooms, a cafe-bar, a restaurant with Greek, Italian and French kitchen, conference halls, as well as a roof garden during the summer season. www.greekhotel.com /macedonia/florina/lingos/home.htm   (435 words)

Ptolemaida - Phantis It lies in Kozani prefecture, which is part of Western Macedonia. The other two are in Amyntaio in Florina prefecture and in Agios Dimitrios. It is located N of Kozani, E of Kastoria, S of Florina and SW of Edessa. wiki.phantis.com /index.php/Ptolemaida   (431 words)

Greek Taxi guided tour around Florina. the prefecture capital, is spread out over a hillside covered with wild chestnut trees. Aminteo, a modern market town, lies 41 kilometers from Florina, while 6 kilometers from there, on the shores of Lake Vegoritis, there is the picturesque vil­lage of Agios Panteleimonas, where an ancient set­tlement and cemetery have been excavated. The part of this prefecture that holds the greatest in­terest for visitors, Greek and foreign, is its two lakes, which form the natural borders of Greece with Alba­nia and the former Yugoslavia. www.greektaxi.gr /macedonia/florina.htm   (338 words)

ChooseGREECE.com — Tourism Portal for Greece, Hotels, Travel Agencies, Flights, Ferries, Car Rental, Cruises, Maps, ... Florina, the prefecture capital, is spread out over a hillside covered with wild chestnut trees. Florina, is the capital spread out over a hillside covered with wild chestnut trees. The town of Kilkis is the capital of this prefecture. www.choosegreece.com /region.asp?id=18   (806 words)

Report on the possible removal of Greek Ramsar sites from the Montreux Record, 1999 In 1997, the Prefecture of Florina assigned a Specific Environmental Study (in accordance with Law 1650) to the Argyropoulos consultancy. Despite the fact that there is no official management plan yet, the Forestry Department of the Prefecture of Florina uses the Kasioumis study as a source of guidelines for the implementation of management measures. That is, when local people are not interested in their wetland or wish to alter it, in order to achieve real (or fictitious) short-term benefits, it is very difficult for the government of a democratic country to be able to enforce continuous and effective protection. www.ramsar.org /key_montreux_greece1_anx2.htm   (7924 words)

www.anko.gr - attractions The Prefecture of Grevena is characterised by rich natural beauty spots, it is an ideal visiting place for nature lovers, sightseers, and those who love adventure and exploration.The gem of the area is Valia Calda, the Pindos national park that is in the southwest of the Prefecture, in the inscrutable massif of Ligo. Apart from the walks in the Prefecture of Grevena vast natural environment, the visitor has also the chance to go in for adventurous activities in order to touch the magnificence and the strength of the nature. The basic characteristics of the Prefecture of Florina are the big lakes and the big massifs. hefaistos.anko.gr:7778 /portal/page?_pageid=33,31250&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL   (578 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23) It is the capital of the Florina prefecture with a population of 14555. Florina was not developed into an urban center. Km to the north of Florina there are the villages Kato Klines and Ano Klines, where some remnants of walls and a settlement can be found, dating back to the Hellenistic and Byzantine Times. hellas.teipir.gr /prefectures/english/Florinas/Florina.htm   (231 words)

Macedonia in Greece - Florina prefecture Aminteo, a modern market town, lies 41 kilometres from Florina, while 6 kilometres from there, on the shores of Lake Vegoritis, there is the picturesque village of Agios Panteleimonas, where an ancient settlement and cemetery have been excavated. noôth of Florina) is one of the country's exit-entry posts. Florina Archaeological Museum: At the square near the train station, tel.: (0385) 28.206. www.vacation-macedonia.com /florina   (369 words)

AllRefer.com - FlOrina, Greece (Greek Political Geography) - Encyclopedia FlOrina or Phlorina[both: flOr´inu] Pronunciation Key, city (1991 pop. 12,622), capital of FlOrina prefecture, N Greece, near the Macedonian border. It is connected with Bitola, Macedonia, by a road that runs through the Monastir gap. reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/F/Florina.html   (140 words)

Macedonia Travel Information, Macedonia Hotels, Tours, car rental, Honeymoon, Macedonia Travel The Prefecture of Grevena lies in the western part of Macedonia, extends to an area of 2291 square kilometers (884.5 square miles), and is entirely mountainous, as it occupies a large part of the Pindos Mountain Range: Mt. Bouzio (2239 meters / 6717 feet) is the highest peak in Grevena. It borders on the Prefectures of Imathia and Pieria to the east, Pella to the northeast, Florina to the north and northwest, Kastoria to the west and southwest, Grevena to the south, and Larissa (which is a part of Thessaly) to the southeast. The famous prefecture of Thessaloniki pulses with multifarious interesting elements, such as archaeological and historical monuments, amazing natural sights and settlements, hospitable inhabitants with a unique mentality and an enviable lifestyle that shall definitely impress you. www.windmillstravel.com /region.php?id=5   (682 words)

Florina, Greee Florina is located in the north west corner of Greece. It is the perfect location to base your travels around the Florina prefecture. Florina can be reached by train or bus from Thessaloniki. www.dialashop.com /travel/florina.html   (164 words)

Information about Florina, Greece. One starts from Florina and the other ascends from Kastoria. 50 km from Florina near the village of Lemos Prespon the road forks again, its one branch leading to Agios Germanos, the largest village in the Prespa area, and the other to the military post of Koula. The Prespa Lakes are situated 45 km W of Florina, and 50 km N of Kastoria. www.ellada.net /ellada/regions-florina.php   (523 words)

Museums of Macedonia, Greece — Captain Kottas Museum 531 00 Kottas, Prefecture of Florina, Macedonia, Greece On the ground floor there is a display of three complete outfits belonging to the Kottas family, as well as a few domestic utensils and tools. Two firearms dating from the time of the Macedonian Struggle are exhibited on the first floor, and photographs of Macedonian Fighters from the Florina area. www.macedonian-heritage.gr /Museums/History_And_War/Captain_Kottas_Florina.html   (176 words)

www.VoiceOfGreece.gr - Voice of Greece - 2nd Congress of Florinians   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23) It is expected to attract the interest of the local society and raise crucial issues for the prefecture of Florina. In an interview with the ERA 5 programme “Network Without Borders” the Prefect of Florina Ioannis Stratakis referred to the institution that began in 2004 with the First Congress of Florinians under very difficult circumstances. The Prefect also referred to the serious problems of the prefecture of Florina and underlined that the highway connecting Hellas with Eastern Europe, which was put out of use after the war in Yugoslavia, should re-open. www.voiceofgreece.gr /en/Omogeneia_Main_News.asp?ID=19580   (476 words)

List of settlements in the Florina prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia List of settlements in the Florina Prefecture, Greece. Vrontero — the westernmost place in the prefecture This page was last modified 22:52, 22 March 2006. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_settlements_in_the_Florina_prefecture   (60 words)

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