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Kos or Cos (/ k ɒ s, k ɔː s /; Greek: Κως) is a Greek island, which is part of the Dodecanese island chain in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese by area, after Rhodes and Karpathos; it has a population of 37,089 (2021 census), making it the second most populous of the Dodecanese, after Rhodes.
Kos Greece – Complete Island Guide | Discover Greece. The healing beauty of Hippocrates’ island. Today. 20°. SUN. 17°. MON. 18°. TUE. 17°. WED. 17°. On the edge of the Dodecanese, Kos is a feast of emotion. With endlessly long beaches, fantastic food, bicycle lanes and an ancient healing centre, it is like no other island in the Aegean.
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Apr 18, 2016 · Kos (Cos) is a Greek island in the south-east Aegean, part of the Dodecanese (ancient Sporades) group which prospered in antiquity due to its location on trade routes between Egypt, Syria, Cyprus, and Anatolia.
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Kos is the third largest island in the Dodecanese group. It’s a popular destination amongst travellers. Families, friends and couples enjoy its nightlife, local food, activities and accommodation. The island offers everything you can wish for. Locals are hospitable, the beaches are sublime, the villages are picturesque and there are plenty of ...
According to Greek mythology, Kos is the sacred land of Asclepius, the god of healing. Archaeological findings prove that the history of Kos starts from the prehistoric times. The Minoans settled on the island around the 14th century BC, followed by the Achaeans and, a few centuries later, the Dorians came and built the ancient city of Kos.
Kos (Greek: Κως, also spelt Cos) is a popular tourist destination in the Greek islands of the Dodecanese, located in the south-eastern part of the Aegean Sea, near the Turkish coast. Understand edit. 36°50′2″N 27°8′42″E. Map of Kos. The island of Kos is part of the Dodecanese.
