- Greece - Wikipedia
Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin, spanning thousands of islands and nine traditional geographic regions It has a population of over 10 million Athens is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki and Patras
- Greece | Islands, Cities, Language, History | Britannica
Greece is a country that is at once European, Balkan, Mediterranean, and Near Eastern It lies at the juncture of Europe, Asia, and Africa and is heir to the heritages of Classical Greece, the Byzantine Empire, and nearly four centuries of Ottoman Turkish rule
- 13 things to know before going to Greece - Lonely Planet
Before you set off for dreamy Greece, read our tips to help you with planning your trip, and navigating the country once you arrive
- Visit Greece
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- Greece - The World Factbook
The coat of arms for Greece, designed by Greek artist Kostas Grammatopoulos and in use since 1975, is depicted in the national colors of blue and white The white cross represents the country’s primary religion, Greek Orthodoxy, and the laurel branches symbolize victory :
- The 14 Best Places to Visit in Greece. - U. S. News Travel
To help you plan your trip, we've ranked the best places to visit in Greece based on notable attractions, photo-worthy scenery and cultural significance
- Greece Maps Facts - World Atlas
Occupying the southern most part of the Balkan Peninsula, Greece and its many islands (almost 1,500) extend southward from the European continent into the Aegean, Cretan, Ionian, Mediterranean and Thracian seas
- The Top 26 Tourist Attractions in Greece (+Map) - Touropia
Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Games, theatre, democracy, and famed philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle Greece consists of thousands of islands, some of the more well-known vacation spots including Santorini and Mykonos
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