GREECE

GREECE / ЕΛΛΑΣ.

Greek Islands.
Kefalonia.
Eight stamp in a set of 10, issued on 16.06.2006.
Face value: 85 Euro cents.
Printing: Offset lithography.
Print: 160,000 copies.
Size: 41 x 25 mm.

Catalogs
- Karamitsos No. 2436A.
- Michel No. 2379C.
- Scott No. 2268A.
- StampWorld No. 2355.
- Stanley Gibbons No. 2410B.
- Yvert et Tellier No. 2347B.

Kefalonia or Cephalonia (Greek: Κεφαλλονιά) is the largest of the Ionian Islands and the 6th largest island in Greece. The island’s total area is 786.58 km² (303.70 sq mi). Its capital city is Argostoli. In 1864, Kefalonia, together with all the other Ionian Islands, became a full member of the Greek state. Important natural features include Melissani Lake and the Drogarati caves. The island's highest mountain is Mount Ainos, with an elevation of 1,628 m (5,341 ft). The island has a rich biodiversity, with a substantial number of endemic and rare species. Some areas have been declared a site in the European Union's Natura 2000 network. Olive oil production is a major component of Kefalonia's economy.