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About Aegean Islands
Aegean Islands are a group of islands located in the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey, forming a significant part of Greek territory. The archipelago comprises approximately 2,000 islands and islets, though only around 170 are inhabited. The islands are divided into several groups: the Cyclades in the central Aegean, the Dodecanese near the Turkish coast, the North Aegean Islands, and the Sporades along the eastern coast of mainland Greece.
The largest island in the Aegean is Crete, which serves as the southernmost boundary of the sea. The islands have played a crucial role in Greek history, serving as centers of ancient Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. Many islands feature significant archaeological sites, including prehistoric settlements, ancient temples, and medieval fortifications.
The Aegean Islands are characterized by their Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Tourism represents the primary economic activity across most islands, supplemented by fishing, agriculture, and maritime transport. Ferry connections link the islands to Athens' ports of Piraeus and Rafina, as well as to each other. Several larger islands maintain airports with domestic and international flights.
The Facts:Islands: Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos, Thasos, Kos, Skiathos, Ios, Karpathos, Samos, Lesbos, Paros, Naxos, Chios, Skopelos, Milos, Ikaria, Dodecanese Islands, Amorgos, Kythira, Kalymnos, Hydra, Tinos, Folegandros, Alonissos, Lemnos, Koufonisia, Skyros, Aegina, Ammouliani, Antiparos, Evia, Kastellorizo, Kythnos, Leros, Patmos, Salamis, Samothraki, Serifos, Sifnos, Spetses, Symi, Syros.
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