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315:Libyan Sea
202:Population
43:Παλαιόχωρα
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1272:Pelekanos
422:Assurance
420:HMS
335:olive oil
216:Time zone
194:Elevation
188:Pelekanos
51:Community
1290:Vothiana
1284:Sarakina
1258:Kandanos
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1216:Kampanos
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491:Climate
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384:History
339:hippies
325:Economy
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