Greece

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    • Official name: The Hellenic Republic
    • Capital: Athens
    • Language spoken: Greek
    • Currency: Euro
    • Country code: 30
    • Time zone: EET (UTC+2)
    • Airport code: SPJ (Athens)
    • Population: 11,125,179 (2006)City Population: Greece Population
    • Climate: Mediterranean, Alpine and Temperate
    • Motto: Freedom or Death
    • Government: Parliamentary Republic

  • Greece is located in southeast Europe on the south end of the Balkan Peninsula at the juncture of Europe, Asia and Africa.

  • Climate

    The Grecian climate is typical of the Mediterranean region, consisting of a mild, wet winter and hot, dry summer. Its situation in the Balkan mountain range makes it one of the most mountainous countries in Europe, and its 9,246 miles of coastline and over 1,500 islands make it a popular tourist destination for vacationers from around the world.

  • History

    Greece was home to the first advanced civilizations in Europe: The Minoans on the island of Crete and the Myceneans on the mainland. Greece is considered to be the birthplace of Western philosophy and literature, the Olympic Games, Democratic Government, and dramatic theater.

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