Location Ionian Sea Highest elevation 421 m (1,381 ft) Population 0 (2011) Max length 4 km Island groups Ionian Islands, Echinades | Archipelago Echinades Region Ionian Islands Area 4.223 km² Municipality Ithaca | |
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Oxeia (Greek: Οξεία) is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. As of 2011, it had no resident population. It is the chief island in the southern group (the Ouniades) of the Echinades, part of the Ionian Islands. Oxeia possesses the highest point in the Echinades, 421 metres (1,381 feet). It is situated near the mouth of the river Acheloos, off the coast of Aetolia-Acarnania. The island is around 5 kilometres (3 miles) in length and its width is approximately 2 km (1 mile). The Battle of Lepanto took place near the island in 1571.
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Map of Oxeia, Ithaki, Greece
Qatari ownership
In April 2012, it was bought by Qatar Holdings.
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Oxeia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA