| Thymaina Θύμαινα |
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The island as seen from Fourni Korseon |
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| Geography | |
| Island chain: | North Aegean |
| Area: | 10 km² (4 sq.mi.) |
| Government | |
| Greece | |
| Periphery: | North Aegean |
| Prefecture: | Samos Prefecture |
| Capital: | Thymaina |
| Statistics | |
| Population: | 140 (as of 2001) |
| Density: | 14 /km² (36 /sq.mi.) |
| Postal code: | 833 xx |
| Area code: | 22750 |
| License code: | MO |
Thymaina (Greek: Θύμαινα) is a small Greek island in the Samos Prefecture, in the eastern Aegean Sea. Thymaina is located just west of Fournoi Korseon and is administratively a part of its municipality. Its name is said to be derived from the thyme that grows throughout the island. The population of Thymaina is 140 inhabitants (2001 census), and the area is 10 km².
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