Tourist Guide Corinth
Corinth is located on the narrow stretch of land joining Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, which is known as the Isthmus of Corinth. The ancient town was completely destroyed due to an earthquake. The city was then rebuilt on the coast of the Isthmus of Corinth.
With a Mediterranean climate, Corinth has mild or limited rainfall. The temperature, on average, is about 30°C in summers and 0°C in winters.
Corinth has an approximate population of 30,000. In the ancient times, it was the centre for trade and commerce in Greece with a well developed port. Today, the port is still used for trade and the city is a fast growing industrial hub.
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