Crete, Sea of

geographical name

variants or formerly Sea of Candia
the southern section of the Aegean Sea between the island of Crete and the Cyclades Islands

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“Crete, Sea of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Crete%2C%20Sea%20of. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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