A shipwreck near the Greek island of Samos led to the deaths of eight migrants, highlighting the ongoing challenges of irregular migration in the region.
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- Samos and nearby Aegean islands are key transit points for migrants entering the European Union illegally from Turkey.
- Over 54,000 migrants have entered Greece illegally in 2024.
- The Island of Samos is in Greece, located on the Eastern Aegean Sea just 1,700 meters from the Asia Minor Turkish Coast.
- Asia Minor or Anatolia is the westernmost part of Asia, which makes up the majority of modern-day Turkey.
- Samos Island is home to the fortified ancient city (Pythagoreion) and ancient Temple of Hera (Heraion) of Samos, a UNESCO Heritage Site.
- It is also the birthplace of Pythagoras (Greek philosopher and mathematician).
Aegean Sea
- The Aegean Sea is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea located between the Greek peninsula on the west and Asia Minor on the east.
PYQ
Q. The Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries? (2017)
- Jordan
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Syria
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
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