Finnish Exonyms - Greece (Kreikka)

Greece (Kreikka)

  • Athina Ateena
  • Kerkyra Korfu
  • Kríti Kreeta
  • Pereiás Pireus
  • Spartí Sparta

Ancient transcriptions that do not reflect modern pronunciation are used in some cases, e.g. Herakleion ("Iraklion").

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