West Greece (Greek: Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Ελλάδος) is one of the thirteen regions of Greece. It comprises the western part of continental Greece and the northwestern part of the Peloponnese peninsula.
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Famous quotes containing the words west and/or greece:
“At Hayes’ General Store, west of the cemetery, hangs an old army rifle, used by a discouraged Civil War veteran to end his earthly troubles. The grocer took the rifle as payment ‘on account.’”
—Administration for the State of Con, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)
“Tell Greece that her spring has been taken out of her year.”
—Herodotus (c. 484–424 B.C.)