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Crete is that same Greek island
The Greek island of Crete is the basis of mythology, the forefather of the omnipotent omnipotent of Zeus and one of the main places for the appearance of big and small gods. The capital of it was founded by Hestia herself , the goddess, uniting the worlds of gods and people.
Basic information
The administrative and territorial unit of Greece, Crete is the largest of the Greek islands. To the south of it is only a small island of Gavdos. Crete extends to 260 kilometers in length, the widest place is 56 kilometers. The total area of the island is 8,260 square kilometers. Among the population of 600,000 people, the language is predominantly Greek, religion is Christianity, the Greek Orthodox Church. The capital, Heraklion, has 200,000 inhabitants, in addition, in relatively large cities - Chania, Rethymnon, Agios, Sitia, Ierapetra, Mires, Timbaki, Paleochora - almost the rest of the island's population lives.
Greek Islands
The map of the archipelago shows that the nearby small islands: Chrisi, Dia, Koufonisi, Gramvussa, Paximadia - are uninhabited. However, for tourists there are always excursions and one-day cruises. The larger Gavdos and Santorini communicate with Crete by sea and air.
This Greek island receives the main income through tourism. But in addition, it is there that the highest quality olive oil is produced, excellent cheeses, honey, various fruits and vegetables are grown. The livestock of goats and sheep is quite large, which also helps economic activity. The tourism industry, nevertheless, is the main income item. Basically, it focused on the north coast, where the largest cities are located.
That same Greek island
The southern shores are a place for those who like solitude. The roads there are extremely narrow and winding, sometimes dangerous, but the impressions will remain brighter and sharper. People are exceptionally interesting: forty troubled centuries make themselves felt, here are preserved both the identity of the language, and the main characteristic qualities, such as stubbornness and patience, courage, resourcefulness, freedom and thirst for adventure.
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