Laconia

Laconia
Περιφερειακή ενότητα
Λακωνίας
Municipalities of Laconia
Municipalities of Laconia
Laconia within Greece
Laconia within Greece
Coordinates: 36°55′N 22°40′E / 36.917°N 22.667°E / 36.917; 22.667
CountryGreece
RegionPeloponnese
CapitalSparta
Area
 • Total3,636 km2 (1,404 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total89,138
 • Density25/km2 (63/sq mi)
DemonymLaconian(s)
Time zoneUTC+2
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EET)
Postal codes
23x xx
Area codes273x0
ISO 3166 codeGR-16
Car platesΑΚ
Websitewww.lakonia.gr
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Laconia or Lakonia (Greek: Λακωνία, Lakonía, [lakoˈni.a]) is a historical and administrative region of Greece located on the southeastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. Its administrative capital is Sparta. The word laconic—to speak in a blunt, concise way—is derived from the name of this region, a reference to the ancient Spartans who were renowned for their verbal austerity and blunt, often pithy remarks.


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