Samothrace
Samothrace (also known as Samothraki; Greek: Σαμοθράκη, [samoˈθraci]) is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. It is a municipality within the Evros regional unit of Thrace. The island is 17 km (11 mi) long, 178 km2 (69 sq mi) in size and has a population of 2,596 (2021 census). Its main industries are fishing and tourism. Resources on the island include granite and basalt. Samothrace is one of the most rugged Greek islands, with Mt. Saos and its highest peak Fengari rising to 1,611 m (5,285 ft). The Winged Victory of Samothrace statue, which is now displayed at the Louvre in Paris, originates from the island.
Samothrace
Σαμοθράκη | |
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View of the Chora (Samothraki) | |
Samothrace Location within the region | |
| Coordinates: 40°27′00″N 25°35′15″E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Regional unit | Evros |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vitsas Athanasios (since September 1, 2014) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 178.0 km2 (68.7 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,611 m (5,285 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipality | 2,859 |
| • Municipality density | 16/km2 (42/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Samothracian |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 680 02 |
| Area code(s) | 25510 |
| Vehicle registration | ΕΒ |
| Website | www.samothraki.gr |
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