The Samaria Gorge is a major National Park located in which Greek island?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Crete
- Step 1: The Samariá Gorge ( Greek: Φαράγγι Σαμαριάς or just Φάραγγας ) is a National Park of Greece since 1962 on the island of Crete, a major tourist attraction of the island, and a World's Biosphere Reserve. Answer: Crete. Why not the others: "Rhodes" is famous for the Valley of the Butterflies rather than Samaria Gorge; "Euboea" features the Dimosari Gorge in its southern mountainous region; "Corfu" is characterized by olive groves and gentle hills rather than deep limestone gorges.
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