Peristeri

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Peristeri?Western part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece
2. How many people live in Peristeri?133,630 (2021 census)
3. What language do people speak in Peristeri?Greek
4. What is the national rank (population)?Seventh-largest city and municipality in Greece
5. What is the etymology?Derived from the Greek word for 'pigeon' or 'dove'
6. What does the name Peristeri mean?Peristeri means pigeon or dove in Greek.

Agglomeration: A large, contiguous urban area formed by the merging of a central city with its surrounding suburbs and satellite towns.
Municipality: An administrative division of a country, typically a city or town, with its own local government and elected officials.
Urban Hierarchy: A ranking of cities and towns based on their population size, economic influence, and administrative importance within a region or country.
Etymology: The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.