Crete topographic map
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About this map
Name: Crete topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Crete, Region of Crete, Greece (34.92121 23.51448 35.69578 26.31897)
Average elevation: 57 m
Minimum elevation: 0 m
Maximum elevation: 2,440 m
The island is mostly mountainous, and its character is defined by a high mountain range crossing from west to east. It includes Crete's highest point, Mount Ida, and the range of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) with 30 summits above 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) in altitude and the Samaria Gorge, a World Biosphere Reserve. Crete forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece, while retaining its own local cultural traits (such as its own poetry and music). The Nikos Kazantzakis airport at Heraklion and the Daskalogiannis airport at Chania serve international travelers. The Minoan palace at Knossos is also located in Heraklion.