Strongyli Megistis

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Strongyli Megistis
Στρογγυλή Μεγίστης
The islet of Strongyli seen from southwest
The islet of Strongyli seen from southwest
Strongyli Megistis is located in Greece
Strongyli Megistis
Strongyli Megistis
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Country Greece
Administrative region South Aegean
Regional unit Kalymnos
Area
 • Total 0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 0
 • Density 0.0/km2 (0.0/sq mi)
Community
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 851 11
Area code(s) 22460
Vehicle registration ΚΧ, ΡΟ, ΡΚ

Strongyli Megistis (Greek: Στρογγυλή Μεγίστης), also called plainly Strongyli or Ypsili, is a Greek islet which lies in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, about five nautical miles south-east of the island of Kastellorizo. The island is about 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles) long, and up to 700 metres (2,300 ft) wide. It covers an area of about 0.9 square kilometres (0.3 sq mi). It is rather flat and covered with macchia. The islet has no permanent residents.

Strongyli is the easternmost Greek territory. Administratively it is part of the Municipality of Megisti. According to the 2011 census the island is deserted.[2] It has a lighthouse, which has the characteristic of being the easternmost building in Greece. The Turkish name for the island is Çam Adası (English: Pine island).

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