Greek Geography and Nature

Major Greek Archipelagos

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  1. The name of which Greek island group derives from the ancient word meaning 'circular islands' around Delos?
  2. Which island group in the southeastern Aegean Sea lies directly off the coast of Anatolia?
  3. Traditionally meaning 'Seven Islands', by which collective Greek name are the principal Ionian Islands known?
  4. Skiathos and Skopelos form part of which northern Greek island archipelago?
  5. The islands of Hydra and Dokos lie technically between the Argolic Gulf and which other gulf?
  6. Which is the largest and most populous island of Greece?
  7. Which island is the second largest in Greece after Crete?
  8. On which northeastern Aegean island is the UNESCO-listed Petrified Forest located?
  9. In which island's medieval capital is the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes located?
  10. Famed for its production of aromatic mastic, which Greek island suffered a devastating forest fire that swept its southern half in August 2012?
  11. Which island is the largest of the Ionian Islands by territorial surface area?
  12. In which Greek island city are the ancient ruins of Palaiopolis and the palace of Mon Repos located?
  13. Which settlement is the principal town of the island and seat of the municipality?
  14. Which ancient mathematician and philosopher was born on the island of Samos around 570 BC?
  15. On which Cycladic island is the largest town and capital known as Chora, also named after the island itself?

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