or CANEA (Cydonia), the chief commercial town of Candia, and capital of a sanjak of the same name, is situate on the N.W. coast of the island, surrounded by a fertile and beautiful country. It is well built and strongly fortified, and has the best harbour in the island. The principal exports are oil, soap, wax, silk, fruit, &c. Soap is extensively manufactured. Pop. about 8000, the majority of whom are Mohammedans.