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GREECE

GREECE. By Amanda and Amanda. L o c a t i o n. Greece is located at the southeast end of Europe. Greece's coordinates are 39 00 N 22 00 W. G r e e c e F a c t s. Population: 10 749 943 Capitol: Athens GDP: $318 100 000 000 (USD) Currency: Euro Total Area: 50 942 square miles

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GREECE

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  1. GREECE By Amanda and Amanda

  2. Location Greece is located at the southeast end of Europe. Greece's coordinates are 39 00 N 22 00 W.

  3. GreeceFacts Population: 10 749 943 Capitol: Athens GDP: $318 100 000 000 (USD) Currency: Euro Total Area: 50 942 square miles 131 940 square kilometres

  4. Economics • 20% of Greece's population is below the poverty line. • The unemployment rate in Greece is 12%.

  5. Recreation • Most popular national sport of Greece is soccer. • Some games that Greek children play are mela (which is similar to monkey in the middle) and triόdie (which is a more complicated version of tic-tac-toe.) • Music and Dancing has been a very important part in Greek life.

  6. Politics • The chief of state is president Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 03/25/2005) • The head of government is prime minister Yeoryios (George) Papandreou (since 10/06/09) • The president is elected by parliament for a five year term • Their Government type is a Parliamentary Republic. Karolos PAPOULIAS Yeoryios Papandreou

  7. Education • The Greece education system consists of three levels: Primary (Dimotiko), Secondary (Gymnaiso), and Tertiary education. • School can start as early as the age of 2.5 in both private and public schools.

  8. Religion • 98% of the people in Greece's religion is Greek Orthodox. • 1% of the people in Greece's religion is Muslim. • The last 1% of the populations religion is other.

  9. Artistic • There are five forms of art in Greece. Architecture, sculpture, painting, pottery, and jewelry making. • Architecture includes things like houses, religious buildings like temples and tombs. • Sculptures include small figurines, and life-size statues. Some the size of buildings and others tombstones.

  10. Kinship • The children in Greece are treated with firm discipline. • Parents in Greece believe its their duty for them to provide a good education and all other necessities for their children. • The Elderly are very respected, and have a lot of authority in society in Greece.

  11. Media • There are 2 540 000 internet users in Greece. • There are 11 997 000 cell phone users in Greece. • There are 5 930 000 telephone users in Greece. • There are 36 TV Broadcast stations.

  12. Websitesused  • http://www.countryreports.org./country/greece/religion.htm • http://www.countryreports.org/country/greece/government.htm • http://www.in2greece.com/blog/2006/12/education-in-greece.html • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Greece/kidslife.htm • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Greece/family.htm • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Greece/recreation.htm • http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Art/ • http://www.sacred-destinations.com/greece/greek-temples • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Greece • http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/244154/Greece/281581/Sports-and-recreation • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Greece/economy/overview.htm • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Greece/economy/exports.htm • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Greece.htm • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Greece/didYouKnow.htm • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Greece/geography/overview.htm • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Greece/economy/imports.htm • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Greece/economy/media.htm • http://www.countryreports.org/country/Greece/economy/resources.htm • http://www.thassos-greek-island.com/greek-art-history.html • http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/gr.htm • http://www.google.ca

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