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Name | Lesbos (Lesvos in Greek) |
Location | Northeastern Aegean Sea, near the coast of Turkey |
Area | Around 1,632 km² |
Population | Around 86,000 inhabitants |
Capital | Mytilene (Mitilini) |
Official language | Greek |
Currency | Euro (€) |
Maximum altitude | 968 m (Mount Lepetymnos) |
Climate | Mediterranean (hot and dry summers, mild and wet winters) |
Local currency | Euro (€) |
Main attractions | Mytilene Castle, beaches of Eresos and Petra, thermal springs of Eftalou, traditional villages of Molyvos and Agiassos, Petrified Forest of Sigri, Museum of the Vrana Olive Press |
Economy | Tourism, agriculture (olive oil, ouzo, honey), fishing |
Airport | Mytilene International Airport “Odysseas Elytis” (MJT) |
Main port | Port of Mytilene |
Famous for | High-quality olive oil, production of ouzo, birthplace of the ancient poet Sappho, rich history and cultural heritage |
Popular activities | Beach relaxation, cultural and historical tours, visiting traditional villages, tasting local products (ouzo, olive oil), hiking, thermal spa visits |
Unique features | Known for its diverse landscapes, from lush green hills to volcanic formations; famous for its cultural heritage, especially poetry (home to Sappho) and music; home to the unique Petrified Forest, a UNESCO Global Geopark |
History and culture | Long and rich history with influences from various civilizations (Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman), strong cultural identity; known for its literary history as the birthplace of Sappho and Alcaeus, and for its significant role in the production of ouzo and olive oil |
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