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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 kind of villages were established on the Cycladic Islands and Crete?
they lived an a trade vilage
Why is it Greece that always lead the parade?
If you are referring to the Olympics, it's because the first ever Olympic game was held there, in Athens.
Is Greece stronger than Turkey?
The answer to this question will always be unclear.
Both countries, military speaking, are very strong in the region.
Who's stronger, nobody knows. Each side I suppose knows one and only answer!
Financially though, Greece is much stronger, not to underestimate Turkey for the improvement it has made over the last period.
Is there a place to translate words in the Greek alphabet into the English alphabet?
Try the site at the related links. If the automatic translation is not good enough for your needs, you can order a human translation. or sear4ch somewhere else on the internet for that cause it's kind of hard to do that ..thank you for your question.
Which methods of transport can you use to get from Scotland to crete?
Walk, cycle, drive, sail, fly, train the question needs to be more explicit.
The quickest way would be to fly. I'm not aware of any airlines that flies direct from Scotland to Crete (Heraklion) but BMI can take you from Scotland to Crete with a stopover in London. You can find them here bmi.co.uk
Do camel spiders live in Greece?
yes there are Camel spiders in all Greece. In Lesvos i have fotographed two of them
yes they do, but ask a teacher because i am not totally positive.
What are some greek brand names?
Nike, Ajax, Odessey, Saturn, Midas, Trident gum, Pandora, Medussa Paintball, Ambrosia, Juno, Helio, and there are lots more....
Which two great thinkers of Greece are also known as father of politics and father of debate?
Pericles was one of the great Greek speakers, as was Thucydides. His "Funeral Oration for Pericles" is considered one of the finest speeches on citizenship ever given.
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What is the absolute location of Skiathos?
Skiathos is an island from North Sporades Archipelago, situated in the Aegean Sea; Sporades are Greek islands. The coordinates are:
- latitude: 39 0 10 min. North
- longitude: 23 0 29 min. East
National Bank of Greece in Lefkada location?
Address: Ioannis Mela str., no. 87, Lefkada, Greece, 31100
Telephone: +30 264502301; try also:
Tel: +30 2645021140
Fax: +30 2645021145, +30 2645021474
The mountains made farming difficult , Greeks became fisherman and other traders
What word is the greek for dog?
ΣΚΥΛΟΣ, σκύλος.
The ancient Greek word is ΚΥΩΝ / κύων, Κύνες, which given birth to the word: Cynical (= doggish, doggish trait).
Foreshadowing can build tension and create a suspenseful mood.
What do nthey call Santa Claus in Greese?
In Greece, Santa Claus is known as “Ayios Vassileios” in Greek.
What are the enduring legacies of Greece?
Frappe Ice-coffe, Tavli, gambling and kamaki. These are today the pillars of greek culture and will be so for the next thousand years. After that maybe we will return to something more intellectual again. Lets see but no stress (!) as an ancient greek proverb says...
What are some geographical features of Greece?
Mount Olympus, Crete, Peloponesus, Mediterranean Sea, Ionian Sea, and Aegon Sea
What is the difference between the golden age and the dark age of Greece?
the dark age was a period of warfare and disorder
the golden age was a period of order and democracy
What are the three greek perfect pillars names?
the first classical pillar is the DORIC style,which is a plain pillar.the second is the IONIC style,which has a scrole shape at the top.the third is the CORINTHIAN style pillar which has a decorative top
