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Folegandros (also Pholegandros; Greek: Φολέγανδρος) is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea that, together with Sikinos, Ios, Anafi and Santorini, forms the southern part of the Cyclades. Its surface area is 32.216 square kilometres (12.439 sq mi)[2] and it has 765 inhabitants. It has three small villages, Chora, Karavostasis, and Ano Meria, which are connected by a paved road. Folegandros is part of the Thira regional unit.[3]

Folegandros Φολέγανδρος
Cliffs at Chora on Folegandros
Folegandros Location within the region
Coordinates: 36°37′N 24°54′E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	South Aegean
Regional unit	Thira
Area
• Municipality	32.216 km2 (12.439 sq mi)
Highest elevation	455 m (1,493 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Municipality	765
• Municipality density	24/km2 (62/sq mi)
Community [1]
• Population	513 (2011)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	840 xx
Area code(s)	22860
Vehicle registration	EM
Website	www.folegandros.gr

Mythology

According to Greek mythology, it was said to have derived its name from a son of Minos.[4]

History

Little is known about the ancient history of Folegandros. Its inhabitants were Dorians. Later it came under Athenian rule. The island contained a polis (city-state) called Pholegandros, which was sited at the modern Chora and a member of the Delian League where it appears on Athenian tribute lists between 425/4 and 416/15 BCE.[5] The island was called the iron Pholegandros by Aratus on account of its ruggedness, and is also noted by ancient geographers Strabo[6] and Ptolemy, who calls it Pholekandros (Ancient Greek: Φολέκανδρος).[7]

The island was conquered in 1207 by the Venetian Marco Sanudo and remained under the rule of Venice until 1566, when it was taken by the Ottoman Turks. The Greeks reclaimed it in the 19th century during the Greek war of independence. During the 20th century it has been used as a place of exile for political prisoners, especially during the 4th of August regime. [8]

Geography

Folegandros' landscape is varied, and includes tall cliffs and a large cave. The "capital" of the island, Chora, is built on the edge of a 200-metre high cliff. The port of Folegandros is the small village of Karavostasis. The Ano Meria village contains a small but interesting Ecological and Folklore Museum. Among the notable beaches on Folegandros is Katergo, accessible only by foot or by boat from Karavostasis. Katergo beach is used by naturists.[9]

Gallery

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  View of Chora
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  Chora seen from the church of Panagia
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  House of the island
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  Inside the "Kastro" of Chora
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References

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Pholegandros". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

External links

• Municipality of Folegandros (in English, French, Greek, and Italian)
• Beaches in Folegandros

На других языках

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[de] Folegandros

Folegandros (griechisch Φολέγανδρος [.mw-parser-output .IPA a{text-decoration:none}fɔˈlɛɣanðrɔs] (f. sg.)) ist eine griechische Insel. Sie gehört zu den Kykladen und bildet zusammen mit weiteren, unbewohnten Kleinstinseln eine Gemeinde innerhalb der Region Südliche Ägäis.

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- [en] Folegandros

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[es] Folégandros

Folégandros (en griego, Φολέγανδρος) es una pequeña isla griega del mar Egeo, la más pequeña del archipiélago de las Cícladas, localizada entre las islas de Melos y Síkinos. Tiene una superficie de 32 km² y en 2011 contaba con 819 habitantes.

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[fr] Folégandros

Folégandros est une petite île des Cyclades entre Síkinos et Milos.

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[ru] Фолегандрос

Фолегандрос (греч. Φολέγανδρος) — остров в Эгейском море, принадлежит Греции. Входит в группу островов Киклады. Название острова вероятнее всего происходит от финикийского «Phelekgundari», в переводе «скалистая земля». Ещё одна версия связана с первым жителем острова — Фолегандросом, сыном короля Миноса с острова Крит. В Средние века носил название Поликандрос.

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