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Which major islands are part of the Dodecanese?
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The Dodecanese, also known as the Southern Sporades, is a group of islands in the Aegean Sea. The major islands that are part of the Dodecanese include:
Other islands that are part of the Dodecanese group are Kásos, Astipálaia, Lipsoí, Nísuros, Tílos, Chálki, and Kastellórizo. The name "Dodecanese" historically referred to 12 islands, but the group has been composed of more than 12 at various times.2