Greece
Greece (in Greek language - Ellada), birthplace of the European
civilization, is situated in the south-east part of the Balcan
Peninsule.
The country is geografically divided in
9 regions: Thraki,
Macedonia, Epirus, Thessalia, Central Greece, Peloponnese, Aegean islands,
Ionian islands and Crete.
Greece with its 2500 islands (only 160 inhabited), its high mountains, its
numerous rivers and lakes offer so different landscapes you need a lifetime to explore.
Part of the visit must be devoted to greeks: nice and happy people, take
advantage of every occasion to have fun.
No need to talk about greek culture and kitchen; everybody, everywhere, have
heard so much about greek history, tradition, way of life.
General information
Language: Greek.
Population: 10.100.000
Area: 132.000 sq km
Capital: Athens (pop.aprox. 3,7 million).
Currency: Drachme (1 US$ = 400 DRS).
Time: +1 from east european.
Temperture:
37C maximum temperature in summertime, 0C in the winter.
Climate:
Mediteranean in the south of Greece, continental in the north.
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