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About the Greek island of Lesbos
ALTERNATIVE NAMES: Lesvos, Mitilini, Mytiline, Lesbos
ISLAND GROUP: Aegean Islands
POPULATION: 120,000
GEOGRAPHY: Olive groves as far as the eye can see, verdant countryside. Up to 68 km from side to side and 50 km from top to bottom, with an area of 1625 km2.
GENERAL IMPRESSIONS: Green; men wearing headress; Goat Skins.
SPECIALITIES: Olive Oil, Ouzo
TELEPHONE PREFIX: Vary depending on area.
MAIN TOWNS: Air port about 9km south of Mitilini the capital and main port. Main towns shown with number of km in ( ) from Mitilini, Loutra (7.5), Koudourouda (8.5), Paralia Thermis (11), Skala Neon Kydonion (19), Skala Sikamias (48),Ag Isidoros (38), Plomari (42), Vatera (54), Skala Polychnitos (49), Petra (55). Molivos is the main holiday village and port in the NE of the island.