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Alimos
Europe is one of the five inhabited traditional continents of the Earth. Physically and geologically, Europe is the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, west of Asia. Europe is bounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, and to the southeast by the waterways adjoining the Mediterranean to and including the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains. On the east, Europe is divided from Asia by the water divide of the Ural Mountains and by the Caspian Sea. Europe is the world's second-smallest continent in terms of area and third-largest continent after Asia and Africa in population.
Alimos is a suburb in the south southwestern part of Athens, Greece. Alimos is also known as Kalamaki. Poseidonos Avenue runs in the western part of Alimos. The Population in 2001 was 38,047, Area is 6.45 square kilometers, population density is 12,603 per square kilometers, and elevation is 10 meters.
The Hymettus mountain is to the east and are mainly grasslands while forests are north of Argyroupoli. The nearest subway station is at Alexandros Panagoulis station and is alco accessed by a tramway which first constructed in the 2000s and first opened stations in 2004. It serves access with the Attiki Odos to the east. Vouliagmenis is to the west. It is located south of Athens, south-east of Piraeus and north-west of Sounio. Alimos is directly located north of the old Ellinikon International Airport which formerly served two entries and several Olympic venues including a basketball arena. The Saronic Gulf is located to its west.
The area were made up of farmlands that were mainly pastures or groves. In the 1940s and the 1970s, urban development and a few businesses replaced much of the farmlands. Much of the area are urbanized. Business lies to the south and along with main avenues. Alimos has schools, a few lyceums, a few gymnasia, banks, a post office and squares including Agia Triada square. A marina is situated to the west serving tens of piers with up to 1,100 boats. The depth ranges from 2 to 7 metres.
Alimos is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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