Piraeus

Piraeus, a port city located in Attica, Greece, is the country’s third largest city and the primary port of Athens. The city has a population of over 412,000 people and a metropolitan population of over 1.5 million people. Piraeus is situated on the Saronic Gulf and is home to the Port of Piraeus, which is the largest in the Mediterranean. The city is also home to the Greek Naval Academy and the Hellenic Coast Guard Academy. Piraeus is a major commercial and industrial center, and is the main port for Greek exports and imports. The city is also a popular tourist destination, with a number of tourist attractions, including the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus, and the Zea Marina.

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