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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

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...

Administrative Unit of Peloponnese

Introduction The Peloponnese is home to the notable cities of Sparta, Corinth and Olympia. Settled in prehistoric times, this “island of Pelops” is connected to the mainland by the Isthmus of Corinth and the Rio-Antirrio bridge. Also known as the Morea during...

Administrative Unit of North Aegean

Introduction The North Aegean islands are situated in the northeastern Aegean Sea, close to the Asia Minor coast: Samos (Σάμος), Ikaria (Ικαρία), Chios (Χίος), Lesvos (Λέσβος), Lemnos (Λήμνος), Agios Efstratios (Άγιος Ευστράτιος), Psara (Ψαρά), Fournoi Korseon...