Ionian Islands

Proper noun

Meaning

Ionian Islands

A group of islands in the Ionian Sea - one of the 13 peripheries of Greece. The main islands are Cephalonia, Corfu, Ithaca, Kythira, Lefkada, Paxoi and Zante.
Synonym: Heptanese

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

Balearic Islands

Examples

Due to his authoritarian rule, he was eventually dethroned in 1862 and a year later replaced by Prince Wilhelm (William) of Denmark, who took the name George I and brought with him the Ionian Islands as a coronation gift from Britain. Source: Internet

The flavours of the Ionian Islands, with their Italian names and distinctive character, form a separate chapter in the Greek culinary arts. Source: Internet

The Ionian Islands were ceded by Britain in 1864, and the Dodecanese by Italy in 1947. Source: Internet

Thus, on 21 May, by proclamation of the Lord High Commissioner, the Ionian Islands were united with Greece. Source: Internet

Navagio Beach or Shipwreck Beach, is an exposed cove on the coast of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Islands of Greece. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ionian ionian basin Ionian Island Ionian mode Ionian order Ionian Sea