|
Climate
The
climate is mild without being bitterly cold in winter, and summers are
quite humid. The heavy rainfall and the high humidity encourage the
profuse growth of vegetation, therefore the island has a lot of greenery,
even in the summer.
 Average
Hours of Sunshine
|
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
|
7 |
9 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
9 |
6 |
Average
Daily Temperature in Celsius
|
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
|
10,0 |
10,4 |
12,1 |
15,3 |
19,6 |
24,0 |
26,7 |
26,6 |
22,9 |
18,8 |
15,0 |
11,7 |
Population
It
is the most densely populated area in Greece after great urban centres of
Athens
and Thessalonica. According to the latest census figures, the
population of the island is 113.479 (2001) of which 41.048 (2001)
inhabitants live in the town (Kerkyra).
Economy
and Agriculture
The
economy of Corfu depends mainly on the tourist industry but there are also
related industries and services that depend on tourism. Agricultural
production is not large. The chief products are olive oil, wine,
vegetables and the unique type of fruit - kumquat (brought from
Japan).
Facts and Figures
|
Length: |
63km / 35 miles |
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Width: |
18 km / 11 miles |
|
Area: |
570 square km / 229 square miles |
|
Highest point: |
906 m (Mt. Pantocrator) |
|
Population of Island: |
113.479 (2001) |
|
Population of Town: |
41.048 (2001) |
|
Largest Export: |
Olive Oil |
|
Sea temperature: |
13C min / 26C max |
|
Average
summer
temperature: |
28C |
|
Average winter temperature: |
16C |
|
Hottest months: |
July / August |
|
Coldest months: |
January / February |
|
Wettest months: |
November / March |
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No of villages: |
209 |
|
No of tourist resorts: |
42 |
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meters). There are several flat areas, the largest being the
Ropa Valley.
