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The group of Cyclades

Cyclades is an island group in Greece. The group of Cyclades includes many islands. The larger islands of the group is Naxos, Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Milos, Thira (or Santorini), Syros, Amorgos, Ios, Kythnos, Kea, Sifnos, Serifos, Sikinos, Folegandros and Anafi. The group, also includes many others small islands and islets. Also Cyclades is one of 51 prefectures of Greece. The capital of Cyclades is the Ermoupolis in the island of Syros.

Images for kids

  • Harp player, Cycladic civilization - Greece

    Harp player, example of Cycladic art, at the National Archeological Museum, Athens

  • Ancient Greek theatre in Delos 01

    Ancient theatre, Delos

  • Aegean Sea with island groups labeled

    The Cyclades encircle the sacred island of Delos

  • Syros ermoupolis 140707

    Ermoupoli, capital of the Cyclades. Syros

  • Fole abhang

    Folegandros

  • Vraka Aegean Islands Greek Costume

    Traditional vraka (breeches) in the dress of the Aegean islands

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