Schiza Explained

Schiza
Native Name:Σχίζα
Native Name Lang:el
Coordinates:36.7272°N 21.7689°W
Archipelago:Messenian Oinousses
Area Km2:12.3
Country:Greece
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Peloponnese
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Regional unit
Country Admin Divisions 1:Messenia
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 2:Pylos-Nestor
Population:0
Population As Of:2011

Schiza (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Σχίζα) is a Greek island off the southwestern coast of the Peloponnese. According to 2011 census, the island is uninhabited. Administratively it is part of the municipality of Pylos-Nestor in Messenia. It is the largest island of the Messenian Oinousses, an island complex that consists of two main islands (Schiza and Sapientza) and few rocky islets. Its area is 12.3 Km2. Schiza along with other Messenian Oinousses have been included in the Natura 2000 Network, with code GR2550003.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Messinian Oinousses, Schiza and Sapientza. cvf.gr. 26 February 2015.