Alibey current name of the island, the Sultan of War 'is delivered to the Greeks' orders against the armed struggle started by the first commander of the Commander of the community is dedicated to Ali Cetinkaya. Cunda island before and Moshonisia (Kokuluada) name has been known for. Piri Reis, Kitab-ı Navy's talking about in this region belong to the Yund Islands is estimated to be.As of 5000 the population of the island in 2000 respectively. However, type this number 20,000 may come up. Majority of the population of the island of Crete and the island in 1924 Midilli population consists of Turks who migrated to exchange in a timely manner. That's why most of the island's elderly population, Greek (Greek) 't is known. In recent years the population of the island, a quiet retirement days spent in the region by residents who want to major cities is increasing.
