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Administrative Unit of Crete

by grancestry | Jan 1, 2020 | Regions

Introduction Crete became part of Greece in 1913. Prior to then, it was under Ottoman rule from 1669-1897; then it functioned as an autonomous state until its union with Greece in 1913. The region of Crete includes several islands: Crete, of course, but also...

Administrative Unit of South Aegean

by grancestry | Jan 1, 2020 | Regions

Introduction Since antiquity, the South Aegean islands (Cyclades and Dodecanese) have played a crucial role in maritime history, travel and trade among the Mediterranean continents. The region is the most popular tourist destination in Greece. Forty-eight of the...