{{stub}}'''Crete''' is a series of islands in the [[Mediterranean Sea]] which was home to the [[Minoan Civilization]]. The capital of Crete is [[Heraklion]] (also spelt Iraklion).
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{{stub}}'''Crete''' is an island in the [[Mediterranean Sea]] which was home to the [[Minoan Civilization]]. The capital of Crete is [[Heraklion]] (also spelt Iraklion).
Notable features of Crete include the [[Samaria Gorge]], the [[Minoan]] remains at [[Knossos]] and the former [[leper]] colony at [[Spinalonga]].
Notable features of Crete include the [[Samaria Gorge]], the [[Minoan]] remains at [[Knossos]] and the former [[leper]] colony at [[Spinalonga]].