What was the first country to host the Olympics?

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The first Olympic Games were held in Greece.

The first Asian country to host the Olympic Games was Japan, Tokyo, it was the 18th edition in 1964.

China was the host of the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Yes, the host country of the Winter Olympics does receive funds from the government.

the country that it is held.

The last country to host both the Olympics and the world cup is the U.S.A.

i think the the Olympics Will host the Summer Olympics in winter

Mexico is the first and only Latin American country to host the Olympics. It hosted the 1968 Summer Olympics in its capital, Mexico City. Currently, Rio De Janeiro is a final candidate for consideration in hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics.

The countries walk in in alphabetical order according to the language of the host country, with the exception of Greece which is first, and the host country itself which is last.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will host the next Olympics in 2016.

The first Winter Olympic games were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France.

Great Britain was the Host of the 2012 Olympics

The host country gets tourism and international fame.

Athens 1896 (not counting Olimpia some 2000 years ago)

The host country was London, England.

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Well firstly your country has to make a video on why they should host it .

Greece was the country that started the olympics so they won in the first olympics.

Greece enters the stadium during opening ceremonies first in respect to the Olympics beginning there and the host country enters last.

The anthem of Greece is played first to honor of the birthplace of the Games, second is the anthem of the host country, and third, the anthem of the next host country.

Rio de Janeiro Brazil will be the host city of the 2016 Summer Olympics. The only 2012 Olympics will be the London 2012 Summer Olympics

Ireland has never hosted the Olympics. However, in 2003 Ireland became the first country other than the USA to host the Special Olympics World Summer Games.

London, United Kingdom

London will hold the 2012 Olympics im pretty sure.