CANEA, or KHANIA, the principal seaport of Candia, is situated on the northern coast, N. Lat. 35. 28. E. Long. 24. 1. Its harbour, formed by a mole nearly 1200 feet long, and protected by a lighthouse and fort, admits of vessels of considerable tonnage. Its entrance, which has a depth of 24 feet, is much exposed to the north wind. It is the seat of a Greek bishop, who is suffragan to the metropolitan at Candia, and contains several Greek churches. The Mussulmans have numerous mosques; the resident Jews are formed into a synagogue. The principal manufacture is soap. Few British vessels touch either at Canea or the other ports of Candia. Pop. 8000, of whom 5000 are reported to be Mohammedans.