Greek Geography and Nature

Flora, Fauna and Marine Ecosystems

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  1. Commonly known as Neptune grass or Mediterranean tapeweed, Posidonia oceanica is a seagrass species endemic to which sea?
  2. What is the genus name of the Mediterranean monk seal, a monk seal belonging to the family Phocidae?
  3. The loggerhead sea turtle is which species of sea turtle distributed throughout the world?
  4. Today the kri-kri is found in Greece specifically on which island and on three small islands off its coast?
  5. Founded in 1999, the National Marine Park of Zakynthos is located in which bay on Zakynthos island?
  6. In 1990, the Hellenic Society for the Protection of the Monk Seal began systematic population monitoring of which endangered marine mammal?
  7. Which strong, dry north winds of the Aegean Sea blow periodically from mid-May to mid-September?
  8. Which climate prevails on the coast and islands, alongside a strong Continental climate in mountainous regions?
  9. In the local government reform, the former system of 54 prefectures and municipalities was replaced by how many regions?
  10. In the 20th century what was incorporated into the modern Greek state while maintaining its special autonomous status as a monastic community within Greece?
  11. At Prespa, which notable bird species is protected alongside the pygmy cormorant and golden eagle?
  12. Created in 1932 on what was previously extensive marshland in Central Macedonia, which artificial reservoir is a major wetland habitat?
  13. Kalamata olives are so-named because they were originally grown in the region around Kalamata, which includes what and nearby Laconia, both located on the Peloponnese peninsula?
  14. On which island are twenty-four mastichochoria dedicated to the cultivation and production of mastic?
  15. Most of the Mount Ainos National Park on Cephalonia is covered with black pine and which rare species of Greek fir?
  16. In which part of Crete is the environmentally protected palm forest of Vai located?
  17. The park is a refuge for lynxes and which other animals?

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