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Kalamata is a city in Peloponnese in Greece. It is the capital of the prefecture of Messinia and also an important harbour. It is situated next to the Gulf of Messinia. The city of Kalamata lies on the foothills of Mount Taygetus.
Kalamata has a typically Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry while winters are mild having slight rainfall. The temperatures rarely fall below 0°C during winters.
The city has a population of approximately 44,700 inhabitants. Olives are grown throughout the region and olive oil is one of the most important products exported from Kalamata. Today, Kalamata is a contemporary city which was rebuilt after the disastrous earthquake in 1986.
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