East Thrace East Thrace East Thrace or Eastern Thrace ( or simply "Trakya"; , "Anatoliki Thraki"; , "Iztochna Trakiya"), also known as Turkish Thrace or European Turkey, is the part of the modern Republic of Turkey that is geographically part of Southeast Europe. It accounts for 3% of Turkey's land area but comprises 14% of Turkey's total population. The rest of the country is located on the Anatolian peninsula, geographically in Western Asia. East Thrace is of historic importance as it is next to a major sea-based trade corridor. It is currently also of specific geostrategic importance because the sea corridor, that
Corraun Peninsula Corraun Peninsula The Corraun Peninsula, also spelt Currane, is a peninsula in County Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland. It extends out from the mainland towards Achill Island. Thoroughfares on the peninsula include the Great Western Greenway, which passes through the north side of the peninsula, following a very scenic route. There are 730 people living on Corraun peninsula, 25% of whom are native Irish speakers. The peninsula is immediately east of Achill Island, and forms part of the parish of Achill. It comprises the villages of Tornragee, Polranny, Belfarsad, Corraun and Dogh Beg. Achill Island is connected to