Sofía (Echinades) Explained

Sofia
Native Name:Σοφία
Native Name Lang:el
Coordinates:38.479°N 21.001°W
Map:Greece
Location:Ionian Sea
Archipelago:Echinades
Area Km2:0.174
Country:Greece
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Ionian Islands
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Regional unit
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 2:Cephalonia
Population:0
Population As Of:2011

Sofia (Greek: Σοφία or Σοφιά also Isle of Gaia) is an island of the Echinades, among the Ionian Islands group of Greece., it had no resident population.[1]

In June 2015 it was reported that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were considering buying the 17hectare island for $4.7 million. It has planning permission for six villas.[2] [3]

It has since been bought by footballer Lionel Messi.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Detailed census results 2011. National Statistical Service of Greece . xls 2,7 MB. el.
  2. News: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie want to buy a Greek island. Washington Post. June 7, 2015.
  3. News: Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie To Buy Their Own Private Greek Island? . Inquisitr. 19 June 2015.
  4. Web site: Auti einai i nisida Sofia pou agorase o mesi sto ionio eikona. Rizoupoulos Post.