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Greece
Greece is a country made up of many islands. It has a rich history filled with gods, goddesses, wars, tragedies, romances, and some of the best myths of all time. Questions in this section can include things about current or ancient Greece.
4,004 Questions
What does Greece import and export?
export:
Feta cheese, olives, olive oil, Greek herbs, telecommunications hardware and software, pottery, textiles, tobacco, fruit, vegetables, clothing, alcoholic drinks/beverages
top 10 export to usa 2008
- Oilfield and drilling equipment … US$227.4 million, down 14.9% from 2007 (22.8% of US imports from Greece)
- Other petroleum products … $98.8 million, down 12.6% (9.9%)
- Vegetables and preparations … $96.6 million, down 0.2% (9.7%)
- Writing and art supplies … $58.1 million, down 25.8% (5.8%)
- Aluminum … $41.9 million, down 24.5% (4.2%)
- Dairy products and eggs … $35.4 million, down 31.1% (3.5%) 55.9
- Stone, sand, cement and lime … $34.8 million, down 43.1% (3.5%)
- Other tobacco, waxes and non-food oils … $32.2 million, up 3.7% (3.2%)
- Telecommunications equipment … $23.6 million, up 63.7% (2.4%)
- Toiletries and cosmetics … $22.4 million, up 86.5% (2.2%).
top 10 imports from usa
- Fuel oil … US$227.6 million, up 10,139% (11.8% of US exports to Greece)
- Civilian aircraft … $192.3 million, up 151.3% (10%)
- Parts for military-type goods … $141.1 million, down 5.2% (7.3%)
- Steelmaking materials … $116.5 million, up 22.1% (6%)
- Medicinal equipment … $95.7 million, up 6.2% (5%)
- Pleasure boats and motors … $70.1 million, up 39.3% (3.6%)
- Industrial engines … $61 million, up 559.1% (3.2%)
- Passenger cars … $60.9 million, down 36.9% (3.2%)
- Other petroleum products … $51.9 million, up 87.7% (2.7%)
- Nuts … $51.7 million, down 16.6% (2.7%).
How do you pronounce the greek word philos?
Filos, the way you would pronounce "kilos", but keeping the o clear, and of course replacing the k with an f.
What is celebrated in August 15th?
On August 15, the Eastern Orthodox church celebrates the Dormition of Theotokos, a major Christian celebration. In the West, the Dormition is sometimes referred to as the Assumption.
In the greek language what does pediatric mean?
the "doctor for children". Pediatric < ped (<"paedi", meaning child) + iatr (<"iatros", meaning doctor) + ic (a typical way of ending of greek words)
How much does it cost to text a mobile from England to Crete on O2?
I think it costs about 40p to text crete from the UK but i have only saw that on the O2 website so you would have to ask customer services to be sure
In Greece and in Turkey they put the unripe cypress nuts in vinegar, like pickling.
But I do not know if they do this in any other country.
What year did Greece gain independence from Ottoman empire?
Greece fought their independence war from 1821-1829. They declared independence in 1821 and won it finally in 1829.
However, it took most of the next century (up until 1913) for the northern regions of modern Greece such as Epirus, Thessaly, Macedonia, and Western Thrace to become part of the Greek State.
What laws did Alexander the Great make in ancient Greece?
Alexander the Great ruled Egypt not Ancient Greece.
How does Greece prepare for earthquakes?
Greece prepares for earthquakes by educating the population on the actions they should take in the event of an earthquake or catastrophe.
Is mount Olympus in Macedonia?
Yes, mount Olympus is located in the greek an historical region of Macedonia (Greece).
Under his leadership the ottomans conquered constantinople?
"Fatih Sultan Mehmet" is how he is know in Turkish... If you want to search in English, you should write down "Mehmet the Conquerer" or "Mehmet II."
What did the greeks call courage and honor?
Courage = Andreia (manliness) or Aretē (virtue, excellence)
Honour = Timē
How was women's treatment in Sparta different from their treatment in the rest of Greece?
Because Spartan women had more rights than other Greek women.
What role did tyrants play in greek history?
Greek tyrants were rules who seized power by force from the aristocrats.
What was the first great Bronze age civilization that grew up in Greece and crete?
It was Minoan civilization.
Did King Solomon influence Greece?
If King Solomon was a real, historical person, he would have lived shortly before the Greek Dark Ages, so would have had no effect on subsequent Greek history. Moreover, there is no evidence that he had any influence outside his small kingdom or even that Solomon ever lived.
Which is located further south Greece or Germany?
Greece is located on the shores of the Adriatic, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. Germany is about 600 miles further north.
What feature of Greek buildings is still found today in architecture?
Doric, Corinthian and Ionic columns.
Out of 100 percent of people in Greece how many of them are farmers?
12.4 % of the Greek labor force are farmers.
What did greece's economy heavily rely on?
Because of Greece's location, it relied mostly on fishing and trading. Nowadays, Greece's economy depends heavily on shipping and tourism.
