Nemea (town)

Nemea (town)
Nemea
Νεμέα
Location
Nemea is located in Greece
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Nemea
Coordinates 37°49′N 22°40′E / 37.817°N 22.667°E / 37.817; 22.667Coordinates: 37°49′N 22°40′E / 37.817°N 22.667°E / 37.817; 22.667
Government
Country: Greece
Region: Peloponnese
Regional unit: Corinthia
Mayor: Evagelos Andrianakos  (Independent)
(since: January 1, 2011)
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Municipality
 - Population: 7,774
 - Area: 204.7 km2 (79 sq mi)
 - Density: 38 /km2 (98 /sq mi)
Community
 - Population: 4,249
Other
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (min-max): 286 - 346 m ­(938 - 1135 ft)
Postal: 20500
Telephone: 27460
Website
www.nemea.gr

Nemea (Greek: Νεμέα) is a town in Corinthia, Greece, and the seat of municipality with the same name (Δήμος Νεμέας). It is located a few kilometres west of ancient Nemea, with a population of under five thousand people.

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Economy

Its primary industry is agriculture and it is the hub for several small villages circling it , including Koutsi, Petri, and Leriza. Nemea is famous for its many wines grown on the plains that surround it. It is also home to DK Distributors, one of the largest distribution companies in Eastern Europe.

Wine Region

Located in the Peloponnese next to the new town of Nemea, appx. 30 kilometers from Corinth, the region was first noted for its wine-making by Homer who called it "Ameloessa" meaning "full of vines." Today, the appellation of Nemea is the most important red wine AOC of southern Greece and arguably of all of Greece. In Nemea, the indigenous Greek Agiorgitiko grape is used and produces wines famous for their deep red color, complex aroma and long, velvety palate.[1]

References

  1. ^ All About Greek Wine : Winemaking Regions

External links

v · d · eAdministrative division of the Peloponnese Region
Area: 15,490 km² • Population : 638,942 (2001) • Capital: Tripoli
Regional unit of Arcadia
Gortynia • Megalopoli • North Kynouria • South Kynouria • Tripoli
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Regional unit of Argolis
Argos–Mykines • Epidaurus • Ermionida • Nafplio
Regional unit of Corinthia
Corinth • Loutraki – Agioi Theodoroi • Nemea • Sikyona • Velo–Vocha • Xylokastro–Evrostina
Regional unit of Laconia
East Mani • Elafonisos • Evrotas • Monemvasia • Sparti
Regional unit of Messenia
Kalamata • Messene • Oichalia • Pylos–Nestor • Trifylia • West Mani
Regional governor: Petros Tatoulis (el) • Website: ppel.gov.gr

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