Zante is another name for Zakynthos, an island in the Ionian Sea. Given the island's verdant landscape, pine-covered mountains, and exceptionally fertile plains, the Venetians bestowed the moniker Fiore di Levante—"Flower of the East"—upon it.
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Because of its warm Mediterranean environment, which includes heavy winter rainfall and abundant summer sunshine, Zakynthos is home to a diverse and lush flora. Zakynthos is an extremely productive island with significant agricultural output due to its abundant rainfalls. Olives, grapes, and citrus fruits are the principal crops grown on the island.
Tourists bring in more money for the locals than they do from farming. The Caretta Caretta sea turtle, an endangered species, travels to Zakynthos for mating, and the island is well-known for its pristine natural surroundings. Both Greek law and international treaties guarantee the sea turtle's safety. The birthplace of the Monachus Monachus monk seal is Zakynthos as well.
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