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Lesbos

Island in Greece
Lesbos (also called Lesvos or Mitilini) is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea off the coast of Turkey. It’s famous as the birthplace of the ancient Greek poet Sappho. Lesbos is also known for its ouzo (an anise-flavored liqueur). Capital...
Area: 630 mi²
Population: 114,880 (2020)
Author: Sappho
Administrative region: North Aegean
Area code(s): 225x0
Postal code: 81x xx