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CRETE, Island, GREECE

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"Pentozalis Dancers" from the tholos tomb at Kamilari

A 13C fresco by Ioannis Pagomenos in the Panagia Church, Alikambos

A 13C fresco by Pagomenos, Agios Georgios Church, Anidri

A 13C fresco from the church of Agios Georgios Galatas, Agia Triada

A 14C fresco in Agia Marina Church in Kalogeros

A 14C fresco in Michael Archangelos Church, Sarakina

A 14C fresco in the Panagia Church, Kadros

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Map & Distances

Capital of the island is:

HERAKLIO Town, CRETE , GREECE

Is washed (by):

East (E) from: KARPATHION PELAGOS Open sea (pelagos), GREECE Northwest (NW) from: IONIAN SEA Open sea (pelagos), GREECE North (N) from: KRITIKO PELAGOS Open sea (pelagos), GREECE South (S) from: LIBYAN SEA Open sea (pelagos), EUROPE

Distances:

39 Nautical miles Northeast (NE) KARPATHOS Island, DODEKANISSOS , GREECE

Longitude:	24^o 49' 00.08" E
Latitude:	35^o 16' 33.66" N
Area:	8335 km²

CRETE Island GREECE - Directions

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Local information

Type of location:	Region, Islands to visit
Other Names:	KRITI (Alternative)

Residents

Year	Population
2011	622913
2001	601131
1991	540054
1981	502165

References & Citations

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Main pages112 Accommodation, dining & entertainment1 Airport information6 Ancient literary sources45 Ancients' feasts, games and rituals4 Archaeological findings18 Archaeological research of the location by:8 Archaeological sites147 Athletics & Sports38 Beaches145 Bibliography7 Biographies92 Biotopes15 Citizens' Associations1 Civic geography75 Cultural events13 Culture & Art Centres4 Culture & Arts subjects3 Diplomatic Corps6 European Trails1 Fauna5 Festivals and fairs295 Flora7 Geology1 History36 Homeric world76 Information about the place909 Local cuisine4 Local drinks3 Local excursions2 Local governments418 Local products3 Location characteristics2 Monuments reported by ancient authors3 Mythology145 Name of the location2 Navigator14 Occupations of the inhabitants1 Olympic games8 Photo Album9 Places of worship427 Professional associations:11 Religious figures biography24 Religious history1 Scenery routes3 Sea transport & tourism companies9 Selected tourism enterprises166 Sights369 Social subjects1 Subjects about the place2 The inhabitants5 Theatres & Cinemas1 Traditional products1 Traditional professions1 Useful Information126 Various locations7

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Geographical Boundaries

CRETE (Island) belongs to GREECE (Country)

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