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Also known as Samothraki

thumb|Samothrace (from NNE) Samothrace (, ) is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. It is a municipality within the Evros regional unit of Thrace. The island is long, in size and has a population of 2,596 (2021 census). Its main industries are fishing and tourism. Resources on the island include granite and basalt. Samothrace is one of the most rugged Greek islands, with Mt Saos and its highest peak, Fengari, rising to . The Winged Victory of Samothrace statue, which is now displayed at the Louvre in Paris, was found on the island.

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Samothrace is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea known for its rugged terrain and small population of around 2,600 people, with an economy based mainly on fishing and tourism. The island gained historical significance as the birthplace of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a famous ancient statue now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

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Greek Dimos.image_skyline
Chora, Samothraki.jpg
Greek Dimos.caption_skyline
Chora, Samothraki
Greek Dimos.periph
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
Greek Dimos.periphunit
Evros
Greek Dimos.pop_municipality
2596
Greek Dimos.area_municipality
178.0
Greek Dimos.population_as_of
2021
Greek Dimos.demonym
Samothracian
Greek Dimos.mayor
Athanasios Vitsas
Greek Dimos.since
2014
Greek Dimos.name
Samothrace
Greek Dimos.name_local
Σαμοθράκη
Greek Dimos.type
municipality
Greek Dimos.image_map
2011 Dimos Samothrakis.svg
Greek Dimos.area_code
25510
Greek Dimos.postal_code
680 02
Greek Dimos.licence
ΕΒ
Greek Dimos.website
www.samothraki.gr

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Wikidata facts

Population
3870
Area
184
Elevation
1611
Official website
samothraki.gr
Image
Samothraki island.jpg
Dialing code
25510
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Commons category
Samothraki
postal code
68002
native label
Σαμοθράκη
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  • History
  • Antiquity
  • Middle Ages to Modern era
  • Today
  • Landmarks
  • Communities
  • Province
  • Climate
  • Historical population
  • People
  • See also
  • References
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thumb|Samothrace (from NNE) Samothrace (, ) is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. It is a municipality within the Evros regional unit of Thrace. The island is long, in size and has a population of 2,596 (2021 census). Its main industries are fishing and tourism. Resources on the island include granite and basalt. Samothrace is one of the most rugged Greek islands, with Mt Saos and its highest peak, Fengari, rising to . The Winged Victory of Samothrace statue, which is now displayed at the Louvre in Paris, was found on the island.

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