Mykonos
Sign in to saveMykonos (, ; ) is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island has an area of and rises to an elevation of at its highest point. At the 2021 census, there were 10,704 inhabitants, most of whom lived in the largest town, Mykonos, which is on the west coast. The town is also known as Chora (i.e. 'Town' in Greek, following the common practice in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town).
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Mykonos is a Greek island located in the Cyclades group of islands in the Aegean Sea, with a population of around 10,700 people centered in its main town. The island is notable as a significant destination in the eastern Mediterranean, situated strategically among several other major Cycladic islands.
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- 10704
- Greece place.pop_community
- 8609
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- 2021
- Greece place.postal_code
- 846 00
- Greece place.area_code
- 22890
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- Mykonos montage. Clicking on an image in the picture causes the browser to load the appropriate article, if it exists. rect 15 17 989 701 View of Little Venice in Mykonos rect 508 717 989 1073 Panoramic view of Chora (Mykonos City) rect 15 1089 989 1777 The four windmills of Mykonos rect 15 717 492 1073 Streets of Chora
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- Clockwise from top: View of Little Venice in Mykonos, panoramic view of Chora (Mykonos City), the four windmills of Mykonos and the streets of Chora
- Greece place.name_local
- Μύκονος (, '')
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- Map of Mykonos and neighboring Rineia and Delos islands within the South Aegean
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Mykonos (, ; ) is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island has an area of and rises to an elevation of at its highest point. At the 2021 census, there were 10,704 inhabitants, most of whom lived in the largest town, Mykonos, which is on the west coast. The town is also known as Chora (i.e. 'Town' in Greek, following the common practice in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town).
Mykonos's nickname is "The Island of the Winds", due to the very strong winds that usually blow on the island. Tourism is a major industry and Mykonos is known for its vibrant nightlife.
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