Winged Nike of Samothrace

Samothrace is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. It is a municipality within the Evros regional unit of Thrace. The island is 17 km long, 178 km² in size and has a population of 2,596. 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 a…
Samothrace is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. It is a municipality within the Evros regional unit of Thrace. The island is 17 km long, 178 km² in size and has a population of 2,596. 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 1,611 m. The Winged Victory of Samothrace statue, which is now displayed at the Louvre in Paris, originates from the island.
  • Country: Greece
  • Administrative region: East Macedonia and Thrace
  • Regional unit: Evros
  • Highest elevation: 1,611 m (5,285 ft)
  • Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)
  • Demonym: Samothracian
  • Area code(s): 25510

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