What is Thessaly and where is it located?
Q: What is Thessaly and where is it located?
A: Thessaly is both a traditional geographic and modern administrative region of Greece. It is in the central part of Greece and comprises most of the ancient region of Thessaly.
Q: What was Thessaly known as in the past?
A: Thessaly was known as Aeolia and appears so in Homer's Odyssey.
Q: When did Thessaly become part of the modern Greek state?
A: Thessaly became part of the modern Greek state in 1881, after four and a half centuries of Ottoman rule.
Q: How is Thessaly divided administratively?
A: Thessaly is sub-divided into five regional units and 25 municipalities.
Q: What is the capital of Thessaly?
A: The capital of Thessaly is Larisa.
Q: When did Thessaly become one of Greece's 13 regions?
A: Thessaly became one of Greece's 13 regions since 1987.
Q: What is the significance of Thessaly?
A: Thessaly is an important region in Greece, known for its rich history and culture. It played a significant role in ancient Greece and continues to contribute to the country's economic and cultural development.
