This is a PPT presentation of Chios island (Greece), used during the first meeting of the partners of the Comenius Project "Magical Tour to Water World, 2013-2015". Enjoy! (Primary School of Kallimasia- Chios)

2. Chios, one of the greatest
Greek islands, is situated in
the East Aegean Sea. It is
the 5th largest island in
Greece.
Chios includes also two smaller
inhabited islands, Psara and
Innousses.
The island has a population of
54,000 inhabitants.

4. Characteristics of Chios island
PEOPLE: Chios is an island of seafarers, fishermen, scholars and
agriculturists. Chios Island is famous for its shipping and its contribution
to international trade.

5. The city of Chios is built in the boarders of the
ancient city of Chios. Plenty of archeological findings
indicate the existence of important Ionian city with big
port, theater and temples
in ancient years and
continues to live up to the 6th century AD.

6. The villages of Chios
are divided into 3 categories
according to their position. Voriohora are placed in the north,
Kampohora in the central part of the island and Mastihohoria
otherwise known as Notiohora in the south. The island has
Mediterranean climate with mild winters and mostly dry summers.

7. The land is mostly mountainous with some plains
stretching south and east. In Chios there are many
water springs.

8. ENVIRONMENT: Mastic tree is unique to Chios and has been
recognized for its medicinal qualities, as a seasoning in Greek and
Middle-east cuisine and more recently cosmetics.

9. In Central Chios rocky ground and short vegetation dominate the
region. A wide range of shrubs such as thyme, rosemary, oregano,
levander and much more is the reason why the island is often referred
to as "myrovolos" which means fragrant.
Special flowers and wildflowers enrich
the flora of the island. Cyclamens,
lilies, wild tulips and orchids make
their appearance in early spring. Out
of 250 species of orchids found in
Europe, 110 can be found on the
island.

10. Education in Greece
The Greek educational system is divided into three levels. All levels are
overseen by the Ministry of Education.
The Greek kindergarten consists of two consequent grades, which
pupils necessarily attend, in order to be promoted to primary school
level.

11. PRIMARY SCHOOL
“Δημοτικό” (Demotikon) is the primary education
school, and consists of six grades. Greek pupils enter
the primary school approximately at the age of 6. A
school year consists of three semesters and marks begin
from 0 to 10 or A’, B’, C’.

12. Gymnasio ( Middle High School), a compulsory threeyear school, after which students can attend Lykeion
(an academically-oriented High School) or Vocational
training. Higher Tertiary education is provided by
Universities
and
Polytechnics,
Technological
Educational Institutes.

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14. Vrontados Homer Stone- Daskalopetra
Is a small coastal town located at the eastern part of
the island. The town is currently the home of various
important Greek ship owners.

15. The village of Kardamyla is situated at the northeastern
edge of Chios. Its location by the sea matches
harmoniously with the surrounding mountainous scenery,
offering a nice view to the visitor.

16. Nagos: This seashore stands out by its multicolored pebble sand, surrounding vegetation,
caused by the streams and running water in
the area.

17. Lagada village is known for its amphitheatric
layout along a valley (lagada in Greek) and it is
surrounded by olives, fritterer trees, and
water.

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21. EMPORIOS

22. Have a nice stay!