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Chios: Island in Greece
Chios is the fifth largest Greek island, situated in the northern Aegean Sea, and the tenth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. Chios is notable for its exports of mastic gum and its nickname is "the Mastic Island". Tourist attractions include its medieval villages and the 11th-century monastery of Nea Moni, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Greece: Firefighters continue to battle Chios wildfire as evacuations expand [Video]

Greece: Firefighters continue to battle Chios wildfire as evacuations expand

Greece: Firefighters continue to battle Chios wildfire as evacuations expand Greek authorities have issued new evacuation orders on the island of Chios as firefighters continue battling a major..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published

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