Name: NISO = Kriti Crete. Crete is a region of Greece, it is the largest and southernmost island, with the exception of the small island Gavdos.Description: Crete is 260 km (160 miles) long and 56 km (35 miles) at the widest point. The area is 8260 km (3190 square miles). Population: 600,000. The population of Greece is 10665989 (2003 estimate). Language: Greek Religion: Greek OrthodoxCurrency: € is the new currency of Greece since 2001. Major cities on the north coast: Heraklion (200,000), Chania (80,000) Rethymnon (30,000) Agios Nikolaos, on the coast Sitia.
South: Ierapetra, Mires, Timbaki, Paleochora. Airports: There are five airports in Crete, are used but only three of them for passenger flights: The airport of Heraklion, the closure of the airport and Akrotiri Chania Airport Sitia. The airports of Timbaki are airports.Harbours Kastelli and military: In Crete there are two major ports: Port of Heraklion and the port of Souda Bay. Ports in Rethymnon, Agios Nikolaos and Sitia are much smaller. Along the south coast there are several fishing ports.
Mountains: Crete is a mountainous island and the island's history and personality of its people has been affected by these mountains. In the West there Lefka Ori (White Mountains): 2453m, located in the center, Mt Ida (Psiloritis): 2456m and in the east, is Mount DIKTI: 2148m. Cretan mountains form an unbroken chain from one end of the island of Crete to the other and they make a lot bigger than it really is.Rivers: River in Crete are short and they dry in summer months. Rivers throughout the year are the River Preveli Rethymnon District in the south and the river Vrisses in the district of Chania.
Lakes: Lake Kournas, a small lake, but beautiful, with many taverns around it.Islands: There are several small islands near Crete: Gavdos Iceland is the southernmost border of Europe and will be filled. The islands of Chrissi or Gaidouronissi, Koufonisia, slide, Paximadia, Gramvoussa are much smaller and unmanned. Most of them are popular destinations for day trips from Crete. The Cycladic island of Santorini or Thira is close to Crete and there is also a day off on cruises. Administration. Crete is one of the 13 administrative regions of Greece.
In Crete there are 4 or prefectures, and many Dimoi prefectures (municipalities). Dimos Each is composed of several towns and villages. – Prefectures or prefecture in Crete – Economy: The main sources of wealth in Crete are agriculture and tourism. The cultivation of olive trees is very important to be in Crete and excellent olive oil produced here. Other important products are oranges, grapes and vegetables in greenhouses. Honey, cheese and herbs are of excellent quality. Finally, a large number of sheep and goats are raised in Crete.
History. Crete's history begins around 6000 BC, when the island was first inhabited. The period is the most famous of the Bronze age (2600-1100 BC), the time of the Minoan culture. During that period Cretans Cyclades and Crete the palaces of Knossos and Phaistos Zakros colonized built.While Egyptians were afraid of "Big Blue", usually used for Minoan travel and trade around the Mediterranean Sea. The cultural influence of the various nations Cretans came in contact with, gave birth to this civilization that we admire today, and also as the first high-level civilization in Europe.
The country is located the north coast of the main tourist area in Crete and all cities. The South Coast is ideal for tourists looking for a deserted beach. Unfortunately, as every year passes and their whereabouts are known, such as beaches are but a little heavier. Naturism is a common practice at the southern beach is isolated when to train you to conduct close and very winding roads.Away coastal regions, many would also be a good location is the interior far less known part of Crete. It is the mountainous region of Crete, the roads can be really bad, are the signs of little help, and it is difficult to find someone who speaks English.
Here is the place to search for small villages without the know "rent a room is" or "Restaurant" sign. This may be the place of effective Cretans: proud and friendly people with a great sense of humor meet, ready, in any way they provide and support a glass of "raki" (produced by the drink