Which city serves as the administrative capital and largest municipality of the island of Crete?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Heraklion
- Step 1: Heraklion is the largest city and capital of Crete, holding more than a fourth of the island's population. Answer: Heraklion. Why not the others: "Chania" is the second-largest city and former historical capital of Crete until 1971; "Rethymno" is an intellectual and university city located halfway between Heraklion and Chania; "Agios Nikolaos" is the picturesque port capital of the eastern Lasithi regional unit.
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