Naxos
Naxos (/ˈnæksɒs, -soʊs/; Greek: Νάξος, pronounced [ˈnaksos]) is a Greek island and the largest of the Cyclades. It was the centre of the archaic Cycladic culture. The island is famous as a source of emery, a rock rich in corundum, which until modern times was one of the best abrasives available.
Native name: Νάξος | |
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Port of Naxos (city) | |
Naxos | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 37°05′15″N 25°24′14″E |
| Archipelago | Cyclades |
| Area | 430 km2 (170 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,003 m (3291 ft) |
| Highest point | Mt. Zeus |
| Administration | |
Greece | |
| Region | South Aegean |
| Regional unit | Naxos |
| Capital city | Naxos (city) |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Naxiot |
| Population | 18,904 (2011) |
| Pop. density | 44/km2 (114/sq mi) |
The largest town and capital of the island is Chora or Naxos City, with 7,374 inhabitants (2011 census). The main villages are Filoti, Apiranthos, Vivlos, Agios Arsenios, Koronos and Glynado.
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