Native name: Σοφία | |
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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]