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About the Greek Island of Rhodes
ALTERNATIVE NAMES: Rhodes, Rhodos, Rodos
ISLAND GROUP: Dodecanese Islands
POPULATION: 80,000 of which about 35,000 live in the capital
GEOGRAPHY: Soft agricultural countryside, largest island in the Dodecanese group, with total area of 1400 kmsq, length 77km, width 37km.
GENERAL IMPRESSIONS: Mass tourism, unrivalled medieval Old Quarter, lack of churches and donkeys.
SPECIALITIES: Fur coats, pasta dishes, duty-free spirits.
ADMIN: Rhodes Municipalities
TELEPHONE PREFIX: Vary depending on town.