Lesbos
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| Area | 1633 |
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| Population | 86,436 (2011) |
| Capital | Mitilini |
| Did you know | Lesbos is the third-largest island of Greece by area (630 sq. miles). |
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| ID | 1363575 |
About Lesbos
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 city Mitilini is home to the University of the Aegean and the Teriade Museum, whose modern art collection highlights Greek artists.
