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| − | An island in the [[Mediterranean Sea]] which was home to the [[Minoan Civilization]]. | + | An island in the [[Mediterranean Sea]] which was home to the [[Minoan Civilization]]. The capital of Create is [[Heraklion]] (also spelt Iraklion). |
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| | + | Notable features of Crete include the [[Samaria Gorge]], the Minoan remains at [[Knossos]] and the former [[leper]] colony at [[Spinalonga]]. |