About Samos Island:
- It is a Greek island located in the eastern Aegean Sea.
- It is one of the largest and most easterly Greek islands.
- It lies close to the Turkish coasts. It is located just 1700 mfrom the Asia Minor Turkish Coast.
- The area of the island is 478 sq.km.
- It is characterized by steep mountain ranges, sandy beaches, azure sea water, olive groves, and green pine forests.
- Mount Kerketeus, the highest peak (1,433 metres), forms the western tip of the island.
- Climate: It has a Mediterranean climate with long, hot summers and relatively short, mild winters.
- It is home to the Pythagoreion and the Heraion of Samos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes the Eupalin Aqueduct, a marvel of ancient engineering.
- Samos is the birthplace of the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, for whom the Pythagorean theorem is named.
- It is also the birthplace of the famous astronomer of ancient times, Aristarchus, who first suggested a heliocentric solar system at 500 B.C.
Q1: Which is the largest Greek Island?
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea.
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