Native name: Σοφία | |
|---|---|
  Sofia | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ionian Sea |
| Coordinates | 38°28′44″N 21°00′04″E / 38.479°N 21.001°E |
| Archipelago | Echinades |
| Area | 0.174 km2 (0.067 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Greece | |
| Region | Ionian Islands |
| Municipality | Cephalonia |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2011) |
Sofia (Greek: Σοφία or Σοφιά also Isle of Gaia) is an island of the Echinades, among the Ionian Islands group of Greece. As of 2011[update], it had no resident population.[1]
In June 2015 it was reported that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were considering buying the 17 hectares (42 acres) island for $4.7 million. It has planning permission for six villas.[2][3]
It has since been bought by footballer Lionel Messi.[4]
References
- ^ "Detailed census results 2011" (xls 2,7 MB) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
- ^ "Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie want to buy a Greek island". Washington Post. June 7, 2015.
- ^ "Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie To Buy Their Own Private Greek Island?". Inquisitr. 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Auti einai i nisida Sofia pou agorase o mesi sto ionio eikona". Rizoupoulos Post.
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