Thymaina

Infobox Greek Isles
name = Thymaina
native_name = Θύμαινα
skyline = Thymena.jpg
sky_caption = The island as seen from Fourni Korseon


coordinates = coord|37|34|N|26|30|E
chain = North Aegean
isles =
area = 10
highest_mount =
elevation = 26
periph = North Aegean
prefect = Samos Prefecture
capital = Thymaina
population = 140
pop_as_of = 2001
postal = 833 xx
telephone = 22750
license = MO
website =

Thymaina ( _el. Θύμαινα) is a small Greek island in the Samos Prefecture, in the eastern Aegean Sea. Thymaina is located just west of Fournoi Korseon and is administratively a part of its municipality. Its name is said to be derived from the thyme that grows throughout the island. The population of Thymaina is 140 inhabitants (2001 census), and the area is 10 km².

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