Crete Region
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| Locations | Eastern Mediterranean |
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| Highest point | Mount Ida |
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| Population | 632,674 (2017) |
| Did you know | Crete is the largest island of Greece by area (3,219 sq. miles). |
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| ID | 908199 |
About Crete Region
Crete, Greece's largest island, is known for its varied terrain, which ranges from fine-sand beaches at Elafonisi to the White Mountains. Mt. Ida, the tallest of the range, is home to the Ideon Cave, which was the birthplace of Zeus, according to Greek mythology. The capital, Heraklion, is home to the renowned Heraklion Archaeological Museum, housing Minoan artifacts, and Knossos, a Bronze Age settlement.
