CANDIA, a city, the capital of the island and province of the same name, in the Mediterranean. It is the residence of a pasha, and of the Greek archbishop, who is called Archbishop of Gortyna, and primate of Kirid or Candia. It stands on a point of land in a bay, before which the island of Sandia is a protection to the harbour, which, though formerly good, is now nearly choked with mud. It is fortified with high walls, deep ditches, and several outworks, which are kept in good order. The streets are regular and level, and the houses well built. There are fourteen mosques, a Greek cathedral and church, an Arminian church, and a Catholic monastery, with its chapel. The inhabitants consist of about 12,000 Turks, 3000 Greeks, and 1000 other persons. The principal fabric is soap, the preparation of which consumes the greater part of the oil which the island yields. There are, besides, some silk and cotton goods made; much rosin is prepared here; and there are several distilleries for brandy.