Rhodes

:This article is about the Greek island of Rhodes. For other uses, see Rhodes (disambiguation).

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Rhodes, Greek Ρ?δος (Rhodos; see also List of traditional Greek place names), is the largest of the Dodecanese islands, and easternmost of the major islands of Greece in the Aegean Sea. It lies approximately 11 miles (18 km) west of Turkey, situated between the Greek mainland and the island of Cyprus. Its population in 2004 was estimated at 130,000, of which between 60,000 and 70,000 resided permanently in the city of Rhodes, the main commercial and population center. Rhodes is the capital of the District of the Dodecanese and of the Province of Rhodes, which also includes the nearby islands of Symi, Tilos, Halki, and Kastellorizo.

Related Topics:
List of traditional Greek place names - Dodecanese - Greece - Aegean Sea - Turkey - Cyprus - 2004 - City of Rhodes - Symi - Tilos - Halki - Kastellorizo

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Historically, it was known for its Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The medieval city is a World Heritage Site.

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Colossus of Rhodes - Seven Wonders of the World - World Heritage Site

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