Arcadia (regional unit)
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This article is about the modern region of Greece. For the ancient one, see Arcadia (region). For other uses, see Arcadia (disambiguation) and Arkadia (disambiguation).
Arcadia (Greek: Αρκαδία, romanized: Arkadía Modern Greek: [ɐr.kɐˈði.ɐ]) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Peloponnese. It is in the central and eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. It takes its name from the mythological figure Arcas. In Greek mythology, it was the home of the god Pan. In European Renaissance arts, Arcadia was celebrated as an unspoiled, harmonious wilderness.
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Arcadia
Περιφερειακή ενότητα Αρκαδίας | |
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 Municipalities of Arcadia | |
  Arcadia Arcadia within Greece  | |
| Coordinates: 37°35′N 22°15′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Seat | Tripoli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,419 km2 (1,706 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 77,592 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Arcadian(s) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 22x xx |
| Area code(s) | 2710, 275x0, 279x0 |
| Vehicle registration | ΤΡ |
| Website | Official website (archived) |
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