Samos Island

Samos Island is a Greek island located in the eastern Aegean Sea.

Samos Island

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.

News: Tragedy at Sea: Migrant Boat Sinks Near Samos

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