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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.
 
Androusa is a municipality in Messenia, Greece. Predominatly a farming region, the principal exports include kalamata olives, and livestock. The regional capital shares the name of the municipality Androussa, and is located 22 kilometers north-west of Kalamata. The Municipality had a population of 2,820 as of 2001. The regional capital had a population of 786 as of  2001.
 
Its noteworthy attractions include Ruins of medieval castle, built by the Franks in the 13th century, of which only remains of the outside fortification enclosure are preserved. Traces of Roman bath and constructions of marble were also revealed. The church of Agia Samarina, one of the most significant byzantine monuments of the prefecture which are 3 kilometers northwards, in the area of Kalogerorachi. The abandoned monastery of Andronikos a Byzantine emperor in Maganiako is 10 kilometers north-west.

Greece officially the Hellenic Republic  is a country in south-eastern Europe, situated on the southern end of the Balkan peninsula. It is bordered by Bulgaria, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania to the north and by Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of mainland Greece while the Ionian Sea lies to the west. Both parts of the eastern Mediterranean basin, feature a vast number of islands.

Androusa is a city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages. It is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.

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