Kalamata, Greece, the southernmost city in Europe, is well known for its international dance festival, its world-famous olives - and for more than a century - the Karelia Tobacco Company. Growing numbers of consumers seeking life's finer pleasures, are discovering Karelia's tradition of exclusive quality and unmatched flavor. Founded in 1888, this family-run business is Greece's leading cigarette manufacturer and exporter, with a reputation for having created some of the most distinctive brands in the world. Relying on the skills and experience of generations, Karelia guarantees the highest standard of quality. The state-of-the-art production facilities are among the most advanced in Europe, with a capacity to produce over 15 billion cigarettes per year. Karelia currently exports its premium brands to over sixty countries around the world in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Africa and South America. Its products can also be purchased at selected international duty-free airport stores and border shops. The Company has recently established a new subsidiary, Karelia Tobacco Company (UK) Ltd., for the purpose of selling its brands on the English domestic market. The brand Karelia Slims was launched and distributed in all the major stores and specialist tobacconist shops.