Konispol

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Coordinates: 39°39′N 20°10′E

Konispol
Nation	Albania
Region	Sarandë District
Languages	Albanian, Greek.
Latitude	39°39'29.77"N
Longitude	20º10'57.33"E
Elevation	1275 feet/389 metres
Population	3,500 habitants (2004)

Konispol (Albanian: Konispoli) is the southernmost town in Albania. It sits 1 kilometre away from the Albanian-Greek border. The town's main interests are farming, agriculture and viticulture and the majority of the town's 3500 residents are mostly of Greek origin.

[edit] Κοnispol Caves

In 1992, 7 caves were discovered just north of the town. They dated from the Upper Paleolithic age to the Iron Age.

[edit] Location

Konispol is:

• 191 kilometres (118 miles) from Tirana (Geographically and by road).
• 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) from the Albanian-Greek border (Geographically).
• 4 kilometres (3 miles) from Sagiada, Greece (Geographically).

[edit] External links

• Konispol Caves
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