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General and local Information

Heraklion or Iraklion, is the largest city and the capital of Crete. Population: 150,000 residents (137,711 according to the 2001 census). Surface: 120 sqm. Geography: in the center of the northern coast of the island. History: Birthplace of the first European civilization; the Minoan period beginning around 3000 BC, with its capital at Knossos. Economy: Key sectors are Tourism, Agriculture and Trade. Crops: Olive trees, vines, oranges, legumes. Diet: Cretan foods with olive oil, legumes, vegetables, fruits, wine. Museums: Archaeological Museum, Historical Museum, Natural History Museum of Crete, Museum Of Battle of Crete. Academic Institutions: University of Crete, Technological Institution, Foundation of Research and Technology (FORTH), Technological Park (STEPc), Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR).

Airport: Heraklion Airport "N.KAZANTZAKIS" Second International Airport of Greece, first in charter flights.
Harbor: Passenger, commercial and cruise.
Road Network: National road connects Iraklio with the other main cities of Crete.
Hospitals: Regional Academic (PAGNI), Venizeleio General.
Tourist Period: From April to November.
Information: National Tourism Organization.

This article is retrieved by Official Iraklio City web site [http://www.heraklion.gr/].

Announcements

  • Congress photo

  • The book of abstracts is now available

  • Annual General Meeting of Hellenic Zoological Society - Thursday 8th October 2015 at 19:30 (ROOM B)

  • Only for members of the Hellenic Zoological Society - Statute (Καταστατικό)

  • Only for members of the Hellenic Zoological Society - Annual General Meeting of Hellenic Zoological Society

  • The Scientific programme is now available

Key dates

  • 7th October

    Arrival, registration and welcome reception

  • 8th, 9th and 10th October

    Plenary keynote talks, oral presentations in parallel sessions, posters

  • 11th October

    Free day for the participants. They can visit the CretaAquarium (free entrance for the participants of 13th ICZEGAR).

  • 12th October

    Departure

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