General information about Crete and Greece
Crete is an exquisite and unique island on the cross-road of three continents, three cultures and many civilizations, the native land of Zeus and Europe.
Crete divides the Aegean and Libyan seas. The island is 260 km long from east to west, and the maximum width is 60 km from north to south.
The population of the island is approximately 650.000, predominantly Greek. Two international airports, in Heraklion and Chania, connect the island with the entire world. The duration of flights from Moscow to Crete is slightly more than three hours.
The population of the island is approximately 650.000, predominantly Greek. Two international airports, in Heraklion and Chania, connect the island with the entire world. The duration of flights from Moscow to Crete is slightly more than three hours.
Time is Eastern European, one hour behind Moscow time.
Capital: Heraklion is a modern city with a rapidly developing infrastructure and a rich and interesting history.
Archaeology: Many remarkable treasures have been found in Crete, bearing witness to the culture and skills of the past. Unique exhibits dating from the Minoan civilization are shown in the archaeological museum in Heraklion. Admirers of Byzantine art and skills will find the monasteries and temples of Crete of great interest.
Safety: There is practically no criminality in Crete. In the daytime and at night you will find an atmosphere of tranquility and calmness.
A few statistics about Greece:
Capital: Heraklion is a modern city with a rapidly developing infrastructure and a rich and interesting history.
Archaeology: Many remarkable treasures have been found in Crete, bearing witness to the culture and skills of the past. Unique exhibits dating from the Minoan civilization are shown in the archaeological museum in Heraklion. Admirers of Byzantine art and skills will find the monasteries and temples of Crete of great interest.
Safety: There is practically no criminality in Crete. In the daytime and at night you will find an atmosphere of tranquility and calmness.
A few statistics about Greece:
- Capital: Athens
- Population: 10,7 million
- Total area: 131.957 kmІ
- Average life expectancy: 79 years
- Religion: orthodox Christians (97,6%)
- Language: modern Greek
- Highest mountain: Olympus (2.904 m)
- Largest island: Crete
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