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Milos

      Μήλος (3/5/2006 v.1) Milos (3/5/2006 v.1)
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Author(s) : Georma Frangoula , Mavroidi Maria , Karvonis Pavlos (17/7/2006)
Translation : Papadaki Irene , Dovletis Onoufrios , Nakas Ioannis (30/10/2006)

For citation: Georma Frangoula, Mavroidi Maria, Karvonis Pavlos, "Milos", 2006,
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General Information

Area: 158.403 km2

Coastline length: 139 km

Population: 4.771

Island capital and its population: Plaka (Milos), 792

Administrative structure: Region of South Aegean, Prefecture of the Cyclades, Province of Milos, Municipality of Milos

Local newspapers: Politis tis Milou, Milos, Foni tis Milou

Local radio stations: Milos 102,5 FM

Museums: Archaeological Museum, Ecclesiastical Museum, Folklore Museum, Mining Museum

Archaeological sites and monuments: Phylakopi, the Catacombs, Ancient Theatre. The island has been included in the list of "100 Mediterranean archaeological sites" by the Mediterranean Action Plan of the United Nations and UNESCO

Natural monuments: The area of Profitis Ilias has been included on the European network NATURA 2000 as a Site of Community Importance (SCI). The western part of the island has been declared an Important Bird Area of Greece

Traditional settlements: Plaka, Klima, Trypiti, Fourkovouni

Cultural clubs: Union of Friends of Adamas, Educational and Social Association, Union of Plaka, Apollonians' Cultural Association of Milos (POSPOM)

Festivals: Milos annual festival (July, August): cultural events under the auspices of the Municipality (donor: S&B Industrial Minerals)

Religious feasts: Holy Trinity at Adamas (50 days after Easter), Feast at Klima with mass at the catacombs (June 9th), on St George's day at Triovasalos (April 23d), on St Anargiroi's day (June 30th), on St Kyriaki's day (July 6th), on St Marina's day at Chalakas (July 16th), on Prophet Elias' day at Chalakas and at Komia (July 19th), on St Markela's day at Kipos (July 21st), on St Paraskevi's day at Pollonia (July 25th), on St Panteleimon's day at Plakota and at Korfos (July 26th), Holy Cross Feast at Plaka (July 31st), Transfiguration of the Saviour at Parasporos (August 5th), Dormition of Virgin Mary at Zefyria (August 14th-15th), on St Floros' day at Komia (August 17th), on August 22 at Panagia Giatrissa at Komia, Panagia tou Kipou and Panagia Faneromeni at Trypiti, on St Fanourios' day at Pollonia (August 26th), on the eve of the Decapitation of St John at Agrilies and at Provatas (August 28th), on St Alexandros' day at Katsoulis (August 29th), at the Pandokratoras at Mytakas (August 31st), at Agios Sostis at Provatas (September 6th), at Panagia Eleousa at Psathadika (September 7th), at Panagia Korfiatissa at Plaka (September 8th), Holy Cross at Kaneria (September 13th), on St Sophia's day at Chalakas (September 16th), on St John's day at Chalakas (September 25th), on St Spyridon's day at Triovasalos (December 12th)

Sport clubs: Milos Nautical Club (sailing), Milos Sport Club (football, athletics)

 
 
 

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