Administrative Unit of Epirus

1 January 2020

Introduction Epirus became part of Greece in 1913. It was under Ottoman rule from the 15th-early 19th century. After a period of semi-independence, Ottomans regained control in 1821. Epirus has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. Over the centuries, its borders varied with successions of invasions and conquests. Its mountainous terrain fosters an economy that…

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