Pefkochori or Pefkohori (Greek, Modern: Πευκοχώρι, Katharevousa: -on meaning "pine town), older forms: Pefkochorion and Pefkohorio is a touristic town located in the southeast of the peninsula of Cassandreia and Halkidiki (also a prefecture) in Greece. Pefkochori is named after the pine trees which are abundant in the mountains of the area. The population in 2001 was 1,668 for the town and 1,655 for the municipal district, the elevation is 10 m. Nea Skioni is located around 110 km SE of Thessaloniki. Forests dominate the area around the mountainous areas of Pefkochori.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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