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Greece

Greece. By Cillian Tracey. Introduction Greece is a country in south east Europe and borders Bulgaria, Macedonia and Albania. The capital of Greece is Athens. Greece’s longest river is the Maritsa. The largest mountain range in Greece is Pindus.

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Greece

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  1. Greece By Cillian Tracey

  2. Introduction • Greece is a country in south east Europe and borders Bulgaria, Macedonia and Albania. The capital of Greece is Athens. • Greece’s longest river is the Maritsa. The largest mountain range in Greece is Pindus. • Its population is 11.2million. Greece joined European Union in 1981 and uses the Euro as it’s currency like the majority of Europe.

  3. Map Of Greece

  4. History • Ancient Greece philosophy had an influence on modern philosophy and science. Some well-known philosophers of Ancient Greece were Plato , Socrates and Homer. Parthenon Plato • The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple located in Athens and was built between 447BC & 438BC. It is the most important surviving buildings of classical Greece and is a symbol of Ancient Greece.

  5. Sport • Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Games, first recorded in 776 BC. • In total the Greek athletes have won 146 medals in 15 different sports in the Summer Olympics Games. • The Greek National soccer team won the 2004 UEFA European Football Championships.

  6. Industry & Food • More than 50% of Greek industry is located in the Greater Athens area with agriculture, tourism, construction and shipping being the main economic sectors. • Greek cuisine is based on goat meat and mutton. Fish dishes are also popular. Olive oil is also produced in large quantities.

  7. Religion & Culture • Greece’s religion varies throughout the country 98% of the countries religion is Orthodoxy, 1.3% of it is Islam and 0.7% is Catholicism. • Easter is by far the most important celebration for the Greeks, even Christmas comes second. • Bread in Greece, especially in villages, is considered a gift of God. • The word music comes from the Greek word musiki, meaning all the arts of the nine Muses.

  8. Greek Words • Hello – Gia’sou • Goodbye – Andi’osas • Yes – Nai’ • No – O’hi • Please – Parakalo’ • Thank You – Efharisto’

  9. THE END THANK YOU FOR WATCHING MY PRESENTATION I HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT Cillian

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