Zakynthos
Sign in to saveZakynthos, also known as Zante, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the third largest of the Ionian Islands, with an area of , and a coastline in length. The name, like all similar names ending in '''', is pre-Mycenaean or Pelasgian in origin. In Greek mythology, the island was said to be named after Zacynthus, the son of the legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus.
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Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea and the third largest of the Ionian Islands. The island has historical significance rooted in Greek mythology, where it was traditionally believed to be named after Zacynthus, the son of the legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus.
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- Zakynthos within the Ionian Islands
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- Georgios Stasinopoulos
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- 2023
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- History
- Ancient history
- Medieval period
- Venetian period and modern era
- World War II
- Earthquakes
- Geography
- Flora and fauna
- Climate
- Sights
- Administration
- Regional unit
- Population and demographics
- Culture
- Literature
- Transport
- Science
- Notable people
- Tourism
- International relations
- See also
- Notes
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Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the third largest of the Ionian Islands, with an area of , and a coastline in length. The name, like all similar names ending in '''', is pre-Mycenaean or Pelasgian in origin. In Greek mythology, the island was said to be named after Zacynthus, the son of the legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus.
Zakynthos is a tourist destination, especially amongst British tourists, with an international airport served by charter flights from northern Europe. The island's nickname is "Fioro di Levante" (Flower of the East), bestowed upon it by the Venetians, who ruled Zakynthos from 1484 to 1797.