Ptolemaida, former Kailaria, is a Greek town in the Kozani prefecture in the region of Macedonia. The city is best known for its coal mines of lignite and power station. It has been also called by Greek people The Socket of Greece because it has very strong power stations. Its population is 28.679 inhabitants according to the 2001 census. Ptolemaida is the biggest industrial, trade, and rural city of the prefecture and one of the most developed cities in industry in Greece.
Ptolemaida
Questions and Answers
Q: Where is Ptolemaida located?
A: Ptolemaida is located in the Kozani prefecture in the region of Macedonia in Greece.
Q: What is Ptolemaida known for?
A: Ptolemaida is best known for its coal mines of lignite and power station.
Q: How many inhabitants does Ptolemaida have according to the 2001 census?
A: Ptolemaida has a population of 28,679 inhabitants according to the 2001 census.
Q: What is one nickname for Ptolemaida?
A: One nickname for Ptolemaida is "The Socket of Greece" because of its very strong power stations.
Q: What kind of city is Ptolemaida?
A: Ptolemaida is the biggest industrial, trade, and rural city of the Kozani prefecture and one of the most developed cities in industry in Greece.
Q: What was Ptolemaida called before?
A: Ptolemaida was formerly known as Kailaria.
Q: What is the main industry in Ptolemaida?
A: The main industry in Ptolemaida is coal mining of lignite and power generation.