- Skorpios
Infobox Greek Isles
name = Skorpios
native_name = Σκορπιός
skyline =
sky_caption =
coordinates = coord|38|41|34|N|20|44|24|E
chain = Ionian
isles =
area =
highest_mount =
elevation = 81
periph =Ionian Islands
prefect =Lefkada
capital = Private island
population = 2
pop_as_of = 2001
postal = 311 00
telephone = 26450
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website =Skorpios ( _el. Σκορπιός) is a
private island in theIonian Sea off the western coast ofGreece and just to the east of the island ofLefkada . The 2001 census reported a population of two inhabitants. Administratively it is part of the municipality ofMeganisi inLefkada Prefecture .Population
Geography
The island is heavily forested from south to north and features an abundant number of colorful trees.
History
It is mainly known as the private island of the late Greek
shipping billionaireAristotle Onassis . It was the site of his wedding to former First LadyJacqueline Kennedy onOctober 20 ,1968 . Upon his death it passed to his daughter Christina, and then in turn to her daughterAthina Roussel . Onassis, his son Alexander, and his daughter Christina are all buried on the island.Little is known about Athina's relationship to her island, and she is believed to have spent very little time there. There have been rumors published that she may sell it, and stories in financial publications have placed its value at over $200 million
US . Along with these rumors names like Madonna have arisen in being interested in buying the island.External links
* [http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=6506 Skorpios on GTP Travel Pages] (in English and Greek)
* [http://www.meganisi.gr/ Official website of Municipality of Meganisi] el icon
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