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The prefecture of Kastoria in Ottoman times was the largest part of the [[sanjak]] of Kastoria. At that time the region was multiethnic consisting of [[Albanians]], [[Aromanians]], [[Bulgarians]], [[Greeks]], [[Jews]], [[Serbs]] and [[Turks]].<ref name="Mavrovitis2007">{{cite book|last=Mavrovitis|first=Jason C.|title=Remember Us|url=http://books.google.com/books?ei=wb-4TN2nCMTCswbUxrGxDQ&ct=result&id=3KVBAAAAYAAJ&dq=is+the+seat+of+a+Greek+bishop,+but+the+Christians+of+the+villages+in+the+plain+are+mostly+Bulgarian+and+Albanian+shepherds.&q=Kastoria+is+the+seat+of+a+Greek+bishop,+but+the+Christians+of+the+villages+in+the+plain+are+mostly+Bulgarian+and+Albanian+shepherds.#search_anchor|accessdate=15 October 2010|date=2007-10|publisher=Remember Us|isbn=9780615163574|page=88}}</ref> In the early 20th century the majority of the inhabitants of Kastoria were [[ |
The prefecture of Kastoria in Ottoman times was the largest part of the [[sanjak]] of Kastoria. At that time the region was multiethnic consisting of [[Albanians]], [[Aromanians]], [[Bulgarians]], [[Greeks]], [[Jews]], [[Serbs]] and [[Turks]].<ref name="Mavrovitis2007">{{cite book|last=Mavrovitis|first=Jason C.|title=Remember Us|url=http://books.google.com/books?ei=wb-4TN2nCMTCswbUxrGxDQ&ct=result&id=3KVBAAAAYAAJ&dq=is+the+seat+of+a+Greek+bishop,+but+the+Christians+of+the+villages+in+the+plain+are+mostly+Bulgarian+and+Albanian+shepherds.&q=Kastoria+is+the+seat+of+a+Greek+bishop,+but+the+Christians+of+the+villages+in+the+plain+are+mostly+Bulgarian+and+Albanian+shepherds.#search_anchor|accessdate=15 October 2010|date=2007-10|publisher=Remember Us|isbn=9780615163574|page=88}}</ref> In the early 20th century the majority of the inhabitants of Kastoria were [[Greeks]], with additional communities of [[Jews]], [[Turkish people|Turks]] and the remaining being [[Albanians]], [[Aromanians]] and [[Bulgarians]].<ref name="Division1920">{{cite book|others=[[Naval Intelligence Division]]|title=A handbook of Serbia, Montenegro, Albania and adjacent parts of Greece|url=http://books.google.com/books?hl=el&id=3KVBAAAAYAAJ&q=%22there+are+some+2%2C000+houses%2C+of+which+1%2C200+are+Greek%2C+250+Jewish%2C+200+Turkish%2C+and+the+remainder+Albanian%22#search_anchor|accessdate=15 October 2010|year=1920|publisher=H.M. Stationery Off.|page=70|quote= there are some 2,000 houses, of which 1,200 are Greek, 250 Jewish, 200 Turkish, and the remainder Albanian}}</ref> |
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In modern times there is a high percentage of [[Bulgarian language|Bulgarian]] speakers in the area.<ref name="BakerJones1998">{{cite book|last1=Baker|first1=Colin|last2=Jones|first2=Sylvia Prys|title=Encyclopedia of bilingualism and bilingual education|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=YgtSqB9oqDIC&pg=PA414|accessdate=15 October 2010|date=1998-09-01|publisher=Multilingual Matters|isbn=9781853593628|page=414}}</ref> |
In modern times there is a high percentage of [[Bulgarian language|Bulgarian]] speakers in the area.<ref name="BakerJones1998">{{cite book|last1=Baker|first1=Colin|last2=Jones|first2=Sylvia Prys|title=Encyclopedia of bilingualism and bilingual education|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=YgtSqB9oqDIC&pg=PA414|accessdate=15 October 2010|date=1998-09-01|publisher=Multilingual Matters|isbn=9781853593628|page=414}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:31, 15 October 2010
Kastoria Prefecture (Greek: Νομός Καστοριάς) is one of the fifty-one prefectures (nomoí, singular: nomós) of Greece. Its capital is the city of Kastoria, and its population was estimated at 51,934 inhabitants in the most recent census. The prefecture is situated at the western end of Macedonia in the far north of the country. It borders the prefectures of Florina, Grevena, Kozani and Ioannina. An international border with the Albanian district of Korçë lies on the western edge of the prefecture.
The region is mountainous with a pronounced continental climate, characterised by cold winters and hot summers.
Geography
The mountain ranges includes Grammos and Voio to the southwest and Verno to the northeast.
Population
The prefecture of Kastoria in Ottoman times was the largest part of the sanjak of Kastoria. At that time the region was multiethnic consisting of Albanians, Aromanians, Bulgarians, Greeks, Jews, Serbs and Turks.[1] In the early 20th century the majority of the inhabitants of Kastoria were Greeks, with additional communities of Jews, Turks and the remaining being Albanians, Aromanians and Bulgarians.[2]
In modern times there is a high percentage of Bulgarian speakers in the area.[3]
Transport
Municipalities and communities
| Municipality | YPES code | Seat (if different) | Postal code | Area code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agia Triada | 2501 | Maniakoi | 521 00 | 24670-81 |
| Agioi Anargyroi | 2502 | Korisos | 520 52 | 24670-51 |
| Akrites | 2503 | Dipotamia | 520 58 | 24670-91 |
| Ion Dragoumis | 2508 | Vogatsiko | 520 53 | 24670-95 |
| Kastoria | 2509 | 521 00 | 24670-2 through 3 | |
| Kleisoura | 2511 | 520 54 | 24670-94 | |
| Korestia | 2512 | Makrochori | 520 55 | 24670-84 |
| Makednos | 2513 | Mavrochori | 520 56 | 24670-74 |
| Mesopotamia | 2504 | 520 50 | 24670-61 | |
| Nestorio | 2514 | 520 51 | 24670-31 | |
| Argos Orestiko | 2515 | 522 00 | 24670-2 | |
| Vitsi | 2506 | Tihio | 520 59 | 24670-72 |
| Community | YPES code | Seat (if different) | Postal code | Area code |
| Arrenes | 2505 | Eptachori | 500 07 | 24670-72 |
| Gramos | 2507 | 522 00 | 24670-42 | |
| Kastraki | 2510 | Ieropigi | 520 50 | 24670-86 |
See also
References
- ^ Mavrovitis, Jason C. (2007-10). Remember Us. Remember Us. p. 88. ISBN 9780615163574. Retrieved 15 October 2010.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ A handbook of Serbia, Montenegro, Albania and adjacent parts of Greece. Naval Intelligence Division. H.M. Stationery Off. 1920. p. 70. Retrieved 15 October 2010.
there are some 2,000 houses, of which 1,200 are Greek, 250 Jewish, 200 Turkish, and the remainder Albanian
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Baker, Colin; Jones, Sylvia Prys (1998-09-01). Encyclopedia of bilingualism and bilingual education. Multilingual Matters. p. 414. ISBN 9781853593628. Retrieved 15 October 2010.