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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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What was the collective name for the four ancient sporting tournament in Greece?
The PanHellenic games is the collective name for four separate sports in ancient Greece. Those four games included Chariot Racing, boxing, Wrestling, and various foot races.
What type of democracy did ancient Greece have?
At its peak after about 450 BCE it was a radical democracy, where the citizens met each fortnight in assembly and discussed and voted on laws, public policy and warlike activities. The Council implemented their decisions.
This is different from today's representative democracy, where citizens elect members to a parliament and the parliament debates and votes on laws.
Name a Port in southern Greece?
A port in the southern part of Greece is Nafplio (Ναύπλιο), which was also the capital of Greece between 1828-1833.
Greece is a country and a relatively small one, with a population of roughly 10 million people.
What is the biggest Forest in Greece?
I don't know for sure, but it may be the Dadia Forest or the Haidou Forest.
What is the capital of Crete ancient Greece?
The capital of the Minoan civilization on Crete was at Knossos.
What religion are Greek people?
Most Greek people are adherents of the Greek Orthodox Church (a form of Christianity), 95% and 98% of the Greek population. This is certainly true in Greece itself as well as outside to a somewhat lesser extent. Most Greek Cypriots are adherents of the Greek Orthodox Church aswell, 77% of the Cypriot population.
Why did the Greece empire rise?
Greece never had an empire. The closest thing to a Greek empire was the achievements of Alexander the Great, but that disintegrated after his death.
How do the people in Greece open their presents?
Simple answer is NO. Christmas is celebrated the same as the non-orthodox community. Greeks attend midnight mass as the catholics and other churches may. After church families go home and celebrate. Christmas day is also the feast of Saint Christopher, ie 'Christos' = 'Christ'. Presents are opened on the 25th. Easter is the only celebration that is different to the non-orthodox community. They celebrate Easter a week after the usual Easter weekend.
What are the beaches like in Greece?
Yes, Greece is surrounded on 3 sides by water and has numerous islands in it's possession. It's coastline is full of natural inlets, bays, and coves so there are many many beaches.
What are 2 major bodies of water that surround Greece?
The Ionian Sea, Aegean Sea, and Mediterranean Sea all surround Greece.
Well, Greece had many separate city states and everything, even though they dressed and ate and stuff the same.
Which is the bigger island Crete or Rhodes?
Crete, Crete is the 5th largest island in the Mediterranean, Rhodes is the 9th largest.
What are the main hobbies in Athens Greece?
In Athens, Greece, popular hobbies include enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking in the nearby hills, particularly Mount Lycabettus and the Parnitha range. Many Athenians also engage in cultural pursuits, such as visiting museums, attending theatrical performances, and participating in local festivals. Additionally, socializing in cafes and tavernas is a cherished pastime, where people gather to enjoy traditional Greek food and music. Sports, especially football and basketball, are also widely followed and played.
Do Mexicans need a visa for Greece?
Yes, you do need one. Even if you are a permanent resident of the USA, you will require to obtain one.
Do not get stranded and loose your flight, as I did!
Greece has been in a period of economic depression for several years. Thus, its money doesn't have a lot of value compared to U.S. dollars. The current exchange is .004 (or less than a half a penny) for 1 drachma.
How much money does Greece owe?
Because they sold bonds to investors which came due and they did not have enough money to pay them because of a weakening economy as a result of the 2008-2009 financial crisis. This led them to get bailout loans from other nations that put them further in debt. They have received 2 big bailouts already and now need a 3rd very soon to avoid default on more loans coming due. Forced austerity measures as conditions placed on further bailouts will cause their economy to contract and reduce their ability to ever get out of debt. They are in a downward spiral so to speak with no real hope of getting out of it. This is why their bond prices have plummeted and their interest rates have shot up. Their bonds have been reduced to non-investment grade status so they cannot even sell more bonds to raise money to pay off the ones coming due. The European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) will decide soon what do in the next bailout. A recent proposal (not yet finalized) as part of the bailout is for the EFSF to partially insure Greek Bonds against default to encourage investors to buy them again. The final plan is to be announced October 26, 2011.
