Naxos
Island in the Aegean Sea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[1]
Quick Facts Native name: Νάξος, Geography ...
Native name: Νάξος | |
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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) |
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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.