Greek National Road 55

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Greek National Road 55 (abbr: EO55) is a national highway of northern Greece. [1] It connects Xanthi with the Bulgarian border via Echinos.

Coordinates: 41°15′03″N24°55′34″E / 41.2508°N 24.9261°E / 41.2508; 24.9261

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References

  1. Roads in Greece: Highways in Greece, Greek National Road 8A, Motorway 1, Greek National Road 9, Ionia Odos, Olympia Odos, European Route E79. General Books. August 2011. ISBN   978-1-156-58775-1.