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Therma, Samothrace
Therma ( el, Θέρμα), also known as Loutra (), is a village located on the northern side of Samothrace island, Greece. Demographics As of 2011, Therma had a registered population of 106. Tourism Therma is a popular tourist destination. It is known for its hot springs, from which it derives its names. There are also many nearby canyons that are popular with tourists. The summit of Fengari Fengari ( el, Φεγγάρι), also known as Saos ( el, Σάος), is the tallest mountain in the Aegean island of Samothrace, Greece, with an elevation of . Etymology The previous name of the mountain, ''Sáos'', which means ''safe'' is still ... can be reached via a hiking trail from Therma. References Populated places in Samothrace {{EMacedoniaThrace-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evros (regional Unit)
Evros ( el, Περιφερειακή ενότητα Έβρου) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of East Macedonia and Thrace. Its name is derived from the river Evros, which appears to have been a Thracian hydronym. Evros is the northernmost regional unit. It borders Turkey to the east, across the river Evros, and it borders Bulgaria to the north and the northwest. Its capital is Alexandroupolis. Together with the regional units Rhodope and Xanthi, it forms the geographical region of Western Thrace. The population density was 34.77 per km2 (2011). Geography Evros is one of the largest regional units of Greece. It forms the eastern part of the geographical region Western Thrace, and includes the island Samothrace in the northern Aegean Sea. Its length is about 150 km from north to south (excluding Samothrace). Its width ranges from 70 to 100 km from east to west. The most important rivers are the Evros and its tributary Arda. The Rhod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samothrace
Samothrace (also known as Samothraki, el, Σαμοθράκη, ) is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. It is a municipality within the Evros regional unit of Thrace. The island is long and is in size and has a population of 2,859 (2011 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 . The ''Winged Victory of Samothrace'', which is now displayed at the Louvre in Paris, originates from the island. History Antiquity Samothrace was not a state of any political significance in ancient Greece, since it has no natural harbour and most of the island is too mountainous for cultivation: Mount Fengari (literally 'Mt. Moon') rises to . It was, however, the home of the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, site of important Hellenic and pre-Hellenic religious ceremonies. Among those who visited this shrine to be initiated in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hellenic Statistical Authority
The Hellenic Statistical Authority ( el, Ελληνική Στατιστική Αρχή ), known by its acronym ELSTAT ( el, ΕΛ.ΣΤΑΤ), is the national statistical service of Greece. The purpose of ELSTAT is to produce, on a regular basis, official statistics, as well as to conduct statistical surveys which: * cover all the fields of activity of the public and private sector, * underpin the processes for decision making, policy drawing and evaluating the policies of the Government and the public administrations and services (evaluation indicators), * are submitted to international agencies in compliance with the obligations of the country and * concern the general public or specific categories of users of statistics in Greece and abroad In accordance with its establishing law, ELSTAT is an independent authority and it is not subject to the control of any governmental bodies or other administrative authority. Its operation is subject to the control of the Hellenic Parliament. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fengari
Fengari ( el, Φεγγάρι), also known as Saos ( el, Σάος), is the tallest mountain in the Aegean island of Samothrace, Greece, with an elevation of . Etymology The previous name of the mountain, ''Sáos'', which means ''safe'' is still used in some maps. The current common name, though, is ''Fengari'' or ''Fenghári'', which means ''moon''. According to a local legend, anyone who stands at the top of the mountain during the night of a full moon will see something that they wish for coming true. History During classical antiquity, this mountain was very useful for sailors' navigation, due to its relative height and prominence. In legend, Poseidon watched the Trojan War from the peak. Access to the summit The easiest way to access the summit of Fengari is via the northern side of the mountain, from the village of Therma. Near the summit, the path becomes extremely rocky, and rocks marked by red spray paint to help keep hikers on track. During the summer, this area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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