Samos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Samos
Σάμος
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Regional unit
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Vathy, capital of Samos
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Samos within the North Aegean
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 Samos
Location in Greece
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| Country |  Greece |
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| Region | North Aegean | |
| Capital | Samos | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 477.4 km2 (184.3 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 32,977 | |
| • Density | 69.076/km2 (178.907/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | |
| Postal codes |
831 xx
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| Area codes | 2273 | |
| Car plates | MO | |
Samos is a Greek island. It is the eighth biggest Greek island. It is in the east of Aegean sea. Opposite Samos is the west coasts of Turkey. Also Samos is one of 51 prefectures of Greece. The prefecture in addition includes the Ikaria island and Fournoi Island. The capital of Samos is Samos City. The area of the island is 478 km2. It is separated from Anatolia, by the approximately 1 mile wide Mycale Strait. While largely mountainous, Samos has several relatively large and fertile plains. A great portion of the island is covered with vineyards, from which wine is made. The island of Samos is a lush, very green island with forests and with many places to visit. It is also the birthplace of the mathematician Pythagoras. Today Samos is an island which attracts tourists from all over the world for the wonderful nature, the impressive mountainous and verdant landscape and the plethora of archaeological sites.
Fauna
Samos is home to many surprising species including the golden jackal, stone marten, wild boar, flamingos and monk seal.
Climate
Samos is one of the sunniest places in Europe with almost 3300 hours of sunshine annually or 74% of the day time. Its climate is mild and wet in winter and dry in summer.
Economy
The Samian economy depends mainly on agriculture and the tourist industry which has been growing steadily since the early 1980s. The main agricultural products include grapes, honey, olives, olive oil, citrus fruit, dried figs, almonds and flowers. The Muscat grape is the main crop used for wine production. Samian wine is also exported under several other appellations.
Places of interest
The most interest sight of Samos is the ancient aqueduct. It was construct by the ancient Greek mechanic Eupalinos, so it is called "Eupalinio Orygma" in Greek. It is a big tunnel which is 1,030 metres (3,379.3 ft) long. It had been constructed to carry water in the town of ancient Samos. Other important places is the ancient town which is in the south of island and the contemporary beautiful villages of Samos.
Images for kids
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View of Poseidonio.
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Heraion of Samos
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Inside the Eupalinian aqueduct.
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Panorama of Pythagoreion, the place of birth of Pythagoras.
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Vronta monastery
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Church in Kokkari village
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The harbour of Pythagoreion
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Samos map, 1574
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Lykourgos Logothetis, leader of the Revolution in Samos.
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The union with the Kingdom of Greece in 1912.
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Statue of a lion in Samos town; erected in 1930 to celebrate the centenary of Greek independence.
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View of Marathokampos village.
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Agios Nikolaos Church, Karlovasi.
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Picture of the town of Karlovasi.
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The town hall and the archaeological museum in Vathy
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St Spyridon, Samos town
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Old tobacco factory, Samos town
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Kokkari beach
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Samos International Airport
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See also
In Spanish: Samos para niños
