The Cyclades
Population: 120,000 (2005)
REGION OVERVIEW
The Cyclades are an island group consisting of 220 islands, located in the Aegean Sea, southeast of mainland Greece. Most of the smaller islands are uninhabited.
The name “Cyclades” refers to the islands forming a circle (“circular islands”) around the ‘sacred’ island of Delos. The largest island of the Cyclades is Naxos, however, the most populated is Syros. Ermoupoli on Syros is the chief town and administrative centre. The islands are peaks of a submerged mountainous terrain, except for the two volcanic islands, Milos and Santorini, and are characterized by their rocky and barren landscape.
The climate is generally dry and mild so produce such as wine, fruit, wheat, olive oil, and tobacco all flourish, except on Naxos where the soil is not very fertile.
The islands are bounded by the Sea of Crete to the south. They include the party island of Mykonos known for being particularly LGBT friendly and Santorini, an island renowned for its shape, created by the top of a volcano. Santorini is an essential stop for cruise ships and has an international airport. In ordinary times, they welcome around 2 million visitors a year!
Main Islands
Work in progress
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Prayer Points
- Please pray for God’s people who will commit to this region.
- Pray for the locals that their eyes will be open to the truth and they will encounter a personal relationship with our loving God.
- That God will work in the lives of all the God-fearing people already living in the area, and bring healing & refreshment to their lives.
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