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GREECE

Discover Greece's Mediterranean climate, scenic landscape, parliamentary republic government, diverse economy, rich history, popular tourist destinations, and quirky facts.

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GREECE

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  1. GREECE Unit 2

  2. Greece

  3. The Climate • The climate is Mediterranean. • The Mediterranean Sea affects the Greek climate • The Greek summer is hot and dry. • The Greek winter is moderate.

  4. The terrain • Greece has a very scenic landscape. • There are mountains, valleys and coasts. • No part of Greece is more than about 85 miles from the coast • There are lots of islands surrounding Greece.

  5. Volcanic Activity • Another important aspect of the Greek environment is that it is very unstable. • Greece is in the middle of a very volcanic zone, between the European and African tectonic plates. • There are several active volcanoes and earthquakes are common.

  6. Government • Capital City: Athens • Government Type: Parliamentary Republic • Head of State: President • Head of Government: Prime Minister • Assembly: Hellenic Parliament • represents the people (similar to USA)

  7. Economy • Main Industries: • Tourism, textiles, chemicals, tobacco, mining, & petroleum (oil) • Currency: Euro • 1 Euro = $1.11 US

  8. Demography / Culture • Population: 11+ million • Language: Greek • Religion: 98% is Christian Orthodox, the rest of the population is Muslim, Catholic and Jewish. • Life Expectancy:78 Males & 83 Females • Literacy Rate: 98%

  9. Brief History • Over 2,500 years ago democracy was founded in Athens • In 776 BC, were the first Olympic games • Games held in city of Olympia to honor Zeus • 461-445 BC the Peloponnesian Wars • Battle between Athens & Sparta • In 2010, Greece declared bankruptcy • $110 billion bailout by the European Union • Must lower wages& cut government spending

  10. Tourism • Athens • The Parthenon • Mykonos • beautiful island • Delphi • Home to the Oracle • Corinth • Ancient temples • Sparta • Ancient ruins of the Spartans

  11. Interesting Facts • Voting is required for every citizen who is 18 or older. • Greek men must serve from one year to 18 months in the armed forces. • The leading producer of sea sponges • Greeks do not wave with an open hand, they wave with their palm closed. • If a Greek “Spits” on you it’s usually a good thing • It is believed that spitting chases the devil away

  12. Food

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