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Greek Islands A-Z

For each letter of the alphabet can you name the greek island which starts with that letter, based on the hint provided?
No notable islands for B, J, Q, U, V, W, X and Y
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Hint
Island
A
Northernmost island of the Cyclades
Andros
B
C
Largest Greek island and home to the
ancient Minoan civilization
Crete
D
Home of Athens's ancient alliance
of Greek city-states, the _____ League
Delos
E
Second largest Greek island just
40 meters from the mainland
Euboea
F
Derives its name from the
pharmaceutical herbs that would grow on it
Farmakonisi
G
Southernmost island of Greece
Gavdos
H
Its name comes from the ancient Greek word for water;
shares it's name with a mythical serpentine monster
Hydra
I
Home of King Odysseus
Ithaca
J
K
Just 2 kilometers away from Turkey this island has
Greece's easternmost settlement
Kastellorizo
L
Home of the ancient poet Sappho
Lesbos
M
Island known for tourism and it's vibrant nightlife
Mykonos
N
Island famous as a source of emery
Naxos
O
Islands known for their unusual cluster of
successful ship-owning families
Oinousses
P
Island known for its fine white marble
Paros
Q
R
Was home to one of the 7 ancient wonders of the world,
The Colossus of ______
Rhodes
S
Island known for its tourism and volcanic activity;
famously it helped cause
the collapse of the Minoan civilization
Santorini
T
Northernmost major Greek island
off the coast of Macedonia
Thassos
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Has the primary nesting area for
Caretta caretta sea turtles
Zakynthos
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Level 65
Apr 16, 2025
the shaded boxes feel a bit dark, maybe use #cccccc?
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Level 83
Apr 16, 2025
That's much better actually, thanks