A Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea; famous for a reddish-brown clay that has medicinal properties; Also called: Limnos.
> Greek island in the north of the Aegean Sea
Area 476 sq km/184 sq mi
Towns Kastron, Mudros
Physical of volcanic origin, rising to 430 m/1,411 ft
Industries mulberries and other fruit, tobacco, sheep
Population (1981) 15,700.