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Chalkida
Chalkida, attractively situated on the Euripos
at its narrowest, is the capital (ca. 50,000 inhab.) of the district
of Euboea and the seat of an archbishop. The town carries on an
important trade in butter, livestock, and agricultural implements.
Its industries include distilleries. It is the centre of bus communications
of the island. Chalkida is about 80 km (50 miles) from Athens by
bus or by train.
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