The shape of the island is particular: it is made of three parts, which are linked by two isthmus of a width of about 2 km.
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the island, particularly
its western, eastern and southern sides.
The highest peak of Patmos is Mount Profitis Elias,
rising at an altitude of 270 metres. Many other
mountains are scattered around the island.
Another characteristic of the island of Patmos is
its great amount of capes such as the capes of Koumana,
Gernos, Livadi, Genoupas and many more. |
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of Santa Thekla,
Saint George, Tragonisi, Prasonisi
and others.
Patmos has a population of about 2500 inhabitants,
mostly concentrated in its main harbour, Skala,
in capital of the island, Chora (or Patmos Town)
and in the village of Kambos. |
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