Which Greek island located nearby Crete was used as a leper colony?
Elafonisi
Koufonisia
Spinalonga
Gramvousa
The island was subsequently used as a leper colony from 1903 to 1957. It is notable for being one of the last active leper colonies in Europe. The last inhabitant, a priest, left the island in 1962. Today, the uninhabited island is a popular tourist attraction in Crete.
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Elafonisi
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