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Polýaigos (Greek: Πολύαιγος; Latin: Polyaegus[1]) is an uninhabited Greek island in the Cyclades near Milos and Kimolos. It is part of the community of Kimolos (Κοινότητα Κιμώλου). Its name means "many goats", since it is inhabited only by goats. It was mentioned by several ancient geographers: Ptolemy,[2] Pliny the Elder,[3] and Pomponius Mela.[4]

Polyaigos

Native name: Πολύαιγος
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Polyaigos
Geography
Coordinates	36°45′5″N 24°38′11″E
Archipelago	Cyclades
Area	18.146 km2 (7.006 sq mi)
Highest elevation	370 m (1210 ft)
Highest point	Psilo Vouno
Administration
Greece
Region	South Aegean
Regional unit	Milos
Demographics
Population	0 (2001)
Additional information
Postal code	840 00
Area code(s)	228x0
Vehicle registration	EM

Along its longest axis, it is 6 kilometres (4 mi) and among its shortest 4.3 kilometres (3 mi) wide. It has a surface area of approx. 18 km² (7 sq mi) and a coastal length of 22 to 27 kilometres (14 to 17 mi). It is very close to the island of Kimolos (2 km (1 mi) north west from Polyaigos) and to the island of Milos (6.2 km (4 mi) west from Polyaigos). There are two mounts, Stroggylo which rises to 330 metres (1,083 ft) and Psilo Vouno (370 metres (1,214 ft)).

The island is to a great extent privately owned by the Greek Orthodox church, which sublets parts of it to local herdsmen from the nearby islands of Milos and Kimolos.

Its goat population maintains Polyaigos as a barren island. It has, however, some magnificent beaches, mainly on the southern part of the island, as well as many sea-surface caves, which serve as a refuge to a dwindling population of Mediterranean monk seals (Monachus monachus).

References

На других языках

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[de] Polyegos

Polyegos (griechisch Πολύαιγος [.mw-parser-output .IPA a{text-decoration:none}pɔˈliɛɣɔs] (f. sg.)) ist eine griechische Insel in der Ägäis, auf der 2011 zwei Einwohner gezählt wurden. Die Insel gehört zu den Kykladen und liegt etwa 150 Kilometer südöstlich von Athen und 140 Kilometer nördlich der Insel Kreta. Im Mittelalter wurde es auch als Polyvos (Πόληβος), Polinos (Πόληνος) und Ipolivos (Ηπόληβος) bezeichnet; ihr venezianischer Name lautete Brusiata (‚die Verbrannte‘).

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- [en] Polyaigos

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[fr] Polýaigos

Polýaigos (en grec moderne : Πολύαιγος, étymologiquement « Beaucoup-de-chèvres ») est une île grecque située dans l'archipel des Cyclades à 2 km de l'île de Kimolos. C'est la plus grande Cyclade inhabitée. Elle est une propriété de l'Église orthodoxe.

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[ru] Полиегос

Поли́егос[1] (греч. Πολύαιγος[2]) — греческий остров в Эгейском море. Входит в группу островов Киклады, расположен вблизи островов Милос и Кимолос. В административном отношении территория острова относится к общине (диму) Кимолосу[2]. Население 2 жителя по переписи 2011 года[2]. Площадь составляет 18 квадратных километров, протяженность береговой линии — 26 километров[3].

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