ΤΥΠΟΣ ΛΗΜΜΑΤΟΣ

Νησιά

Γενικές Πληροφορίες

Area: 20.429 km²

Population: 22

Administrative structure: Region of South Aegean, Prefecture of the Dodecanese, Province of Karpathos, Community of Olymbos

Archaeological sites and monuments: Relics of prehistorical settlement at Argos, Remains at Palatia probably of the ancient town Nisyros, Remains of early christian basilicas at Palatia

Natural monuments: The island has been included in the European network "NATURA 2000" and has been declared as one of the Important Bird Areas of Greece

Religious feasts: On St Zaharias' day at Argos (September 5th), On St Sofias' day at Palatia (September 17th)