Imbros

Imbros, or IMOROS, an island of the Aegean Sea, belonging to Turkey, about 14 miles N.E. of Lemnos and the same distance W. of the mouth of the Dardanelles. Area, 98 sq. m.; pop. 6000, mostly of Greek descent. The island is mountainous, its highest summit attaining 1959 feet above sea-level. Goats and bees are kept. The inhabitants cultivate the soil and carry on fishing. The chief village, Kastro, is situated on the north coast, and occupies the site of the ancient town of Imbros. It is the seat of a metropolitan of the Greek Church.