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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.
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Was the Greek revolution successful?
If you referring to the greek revolutionary war (greek independence war) against the Turks (1821-1830) yes it was successful.
Where can someone find the best deals for hotels in Symi Greece?
One may find the best deals for hotels in Symi, Greece through sites such as "Expedia", "Travelocity" and "Hotels". They offer greatly discounted deals on many quality hotels.
Can a Greek citizen who stidied medicine in Greece work in America?
Yes, a Greek citizen who has studied medicine in Greece can work in America but after being allowed by the relevant body.
Can Greece defeat Turkey if they go to war?
Greece! Turkey may have numbers, but Greece has a LONG history of winning over a greater force, like how 300 Greeks defeated nearly 1 million Persians, or how they put up against the Italians and Bulgarians. Yes, they could not only stop the Turks from reaching their homeland but take Eastern Thrace (especially Adrianople and Constantinople) and Western Turkey (Nicea, Smyrna/Izmir, and I hope Antioch) as well as Trebizond. If Russia, the Catholic Church, and the EU help, they can forever defeat Turkey and regain their former glory.
Can someone who came from Greece seek asylum in Norway?
Honestly you wouldn't stand a chance. In order to get an asylum in Norway you've got to get it through the UN.
There are however ways to get work in Norway, and thus slowly work your way to a Norwegian citizen-ship. Since Greece is a part of EU Greeks are free to move to Norway and work there. However, they may not do so forever.
In order to check your own options, you should immediately contact your local Norwegian embassy.
When was the Colossus of Rhodes Destroyed?
it was destroyed in 226bc but years later the founf scrap bronze in 654ad
Drachma, or Drachmai is pronounced "Drak - Mah" or "Drak - May".
What are the major industries in Greece?
There are a number of major industries in Greece. These include tourism, shipping, tobacco, textiles, mining, chemicals, as well as petroleum.
How much is tobacco in duty free shops heraklion airprt crete?
Golden Virginia is 69euro for 10x40g (same as the shops in Crete) *price correct on 22/06/2012.
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What are the active medicinal properties of kava kava?
Kavalactones cause reactions in the brain similar to pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for depression and anxiety.
How far apart was the ionain and aegean sea?
The Aegean and Ionian seas, were a country apart. The Aegean sea was located on the western coast of Greece and the ionian sea of the western coast. They both met at the Sea of Crete in the south.
You would need to either have them appraised at a coin shop or take them to a bank in the European Union to convert them to euro before calculating their value.
Then you can use this currency converter to calculate it.
The 14,000 Greek Jews are. The rest of them, being followers of other faiths, are not.
Was Greece always an independent country?
NO. From the time of the Macedonian conquest of Greece in the 330s B.C.E. until Greece became independent in the 1820s, Greece was ruled by the Macedonian Empire, the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Republic of Venice, and the Ottoman Empire. The Nazi Germans also conquered Greece for a short time in the 1940s. During these periods, Greece was not independent.
