The
capital of Chios - Chora collects about the half of the population.
The country consists of 10 Municipalities (Chios, Homeroupolis,
Kardamila, Kampochora, Mastichochoria, Amanis, Psara, Inousses, Ionia,
Agiou Mina) most of them were formed after the joining of small
communities.
The higher top of the island is the one
at Pelineo mountain at the north part of the island and it is about 1297 meters
high. Other important mountains of the Island are: Provatas and Epos.
The climate of Chios is typical
for the
Mediterranean, with usual north or north-west strong winds and temperatures
not exceeding 28 or 29 degrees Celsius. It has a calm winter and few rains in
the summer time. Merchant marine plays a very important role in the economy
of Chios.
The main port is the one of the city
of Chios, which is capable to host private yachts too, but there are also
some of secondary importance, those of Lagada on the north coastline, Marmaro
on the north-east, Mesta on the south-west coast and Limnia situated on the
west coastline.
One of the most important products of
the island is Mastic, which is uniquely produced on it. It is famous and world
- widely renowned for its aroma and taste. Mastic is cultivated in Mastichochoria
and about 20 tons of it are exported to other countries. Other products are
jams, oil, wine, citrus crop and cereals.
