Ioannina Regional Unit, Regional administrative area in Epirus, Greece
Ioannina Regional Unit is an administrative area in northwestern Greece that spans mountain terrain and includes eight municipalities with Ioannina city as its administrative center. The region features diverse geography shaped by the Pindus mountain range.
This area became part of Greece in 1913 after the First Balkan War and was organized with its current administrative structure. That shift brought the region into the modern Greek state.
Traditional villages in Zagori and around Metsovo show how local communities continue to live with customs rooted in agriculture and seasonal celebrations. Visitors can observe these practices in daily life and during local gatherings.
The Egnatia Odos highway connects the region to major Greek cities, and Ioannina Airport provides domestic flight connections. Mountain roads in this terrain require careful driving, especially during winter months.
This region is where three major Greek rivers begin: the Aoös, Arachthos, and Acheron. These waterways have shaped the landscape and influenced human settlement patterns throughout history.
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