Crete [island] - Crete

Japanese: クレタ[島] - クレタ
Crete [island] - Crete
A Greek island in the eastern Mediterranean, about 100 km from the southern tip of Greece. In modern Greek it is called Crete. Most of it is mountainous, with Mount Izi (2,456 m) being the highest point. It is mainly farmed and raised livestock, and produces wheat, olives, grapes, and oranges. The northern coast is a popular tourist destination, and it is one of the most vibrant regions in Greece. In ancient times it flourished as the center of Cretan civilization. After Roman and Byzantine rule, it became a Venetian commercial and military base in 1204. It was under Turkish control from 1669, but gained autonomy in 1898 and was annexed by Greece in 1913. The main city is Heraklion. Area: 8,336 km2 . Population: 623,065 (2011).
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Japanese:
地中海東部,ギリシア南端から約100kmにあるギリシア領の島。現代ギリシア語ではクリーティ。大部分山地で,最高点はイジ山(2456m)。農業・牧畜を主とし,小麦,オリーブ,ブドウ,オレンジなどを産する。北岸は観光地として栄え,ギリシアでも有数の活気に満ちた地方である。古代にクレタ文明の中心として栄えた。ローマ,ビザンティンの支配を経て,1204年にベネチアの商業・軍事基地となった。1669年以後トルコの支配下にあったが,1898年自治を獲得し,1913年ギリシアに併合された。中心都市はイラクリオン。8336km2。62万3065人(2011)。
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