The island of Kefalonia is located in the Ionian Sea, west of the mainland of Greece. The island is about 280 km long and has a population of around 33,000 people. The capital of the island is Argostoli. The island has a long and interesting history. It was first settled by the ancient Greeks in the 8th century BC. The island was then ruled by the Romans, the Byzantines, the Venetians, and the French. In 1864, the island became part of Greece. The island is famous for its beaches, its forests, and its wine. The island is also home to the Kefalonian donkey, a breed of donkey that is found nowhere else in the world.