Drama (regional unit)
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Drama Περιφερειακή ενότητα Δράμας |
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Municipalities of Drama
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 Drama within Greece |
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| Coordinates: 41°15′N 24°10′E / 41.250°N 24.167°ECoordinates: 41°15′N 24°10′E / 41.250°N 24.167°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Capital | Drama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,468 km2 (1,339 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 98,287 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (73/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 66x xx |
| Area codes | 252x0 |
| ISO 3166 code | GR-52 |
| Car plates | ΡΜ |
| Website | www |
Drama (Greek: Περιφερειακή ενότητα Δράμας) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the Region of East Macedonia and Thrace. Its capital is the town of Drama. The regional unit is the northernmost within the geographical region of Macedonia and the westernmost in the administrative region of East Macedonia and Thrace. The northern border with Bulgaria is formed by the Rhodope Mountains.
The northern part of the regional unit, bordering Bulgaria, is very mountainous. The main mountain ranges are Orvilos (Bulgarian: Славянка - Slavyanka) in the northwest, Falakro in the north (at 2232m the highest point of the regional unit), the western Rhodope Mountains in the northeast (including mounts Frakto, Elatia, Koula etc.) and Menoikio in the southwest. The Nestos is the longest river, flowing in the northeast. The northern portion holds a unique treasure known as Karantere (or Forest of Elatia).
Drama is surrounded by the regional units of Xanthi to the east, Kavala to the south, Serres to the southwest and to the west, and the Bulgarian provinces of Blagoevgrad and Smolyan to the north. Arable lands are located in the southern and the westcentral portion of Drama.
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