Greece

The largest industry in Greece is tourism, which plays a significant role in the country's economy. Greece is known for its historical sites, beautiful beaches, and scenic landscapes, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year.

Turkey is between 37° and 42° north of the equator, which is a distance of at least 4000 km (2500 miles). The countries around the Meditteranean Sea are farther north than most people visualize. Ankara, Turkey is at about the same latitude (40°) as Philadelphia, PA or Columbus, Ohio.

Yes, this statement is generally accurate. Around 70 percent of Greece's land area is mountainous, leaving only about 30 percent suitable for agriculture. Farming in Greece often takes place in coastal plains and valleys where the terrain is more conducive to cultivation.

Pressed on the landward side by mountains, much of the population of Greece is located along the coastlines and in valleys. These areas provide flat, fertile land for agriculture and access to the sea for trade and transportation.

The Greek archipelago.

People in Greece typically value close relationships with family and friends. They often greet each other with warmth and physical contact, such as hugs and kisses on the cheek. Social gatherings, like meals and celebrations, are important for building and maintaining relationships in Greek culture. Trust and loyalty are highly valued in personal relationships.

As of 2021, the crime rate in Greece is relatively low compared to other European countries. However, like any other country, Greece does experience incidents of petty crime and theft in tourist-heavy areas, especially in larger cities like Athens. It is always recommended for visitors to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

Greece has a literacy rate of nintey-six percent at the moment, I believe.

As of the last available data, the population of Olympia, Greece is estimated to be around 13,400 people. The population can fluctuate due to seasonal tourism and events happening in the region.

3 % of Greece total population as of October 2009 (per Pew Forum Study).

See the following links: http://www.statistics.gr/eng_tables/S804_SFA_1_%20DT_AN_04_2_Y_EN.pdf and http://www.statistics.gr/eng_tables/S805_SFA_2_DΤ_AN_05_Y_EN.pdf

As of 2021, the population of Greece is estimated to be around 10.4 million people.

The most common last name in Greece is Papadopoulos.

Mycenaean Greece. These tablets, inscribed in Linear B script, indicate the presence of Mycenaean Greeks on the island during that time. The conquest of Crete by the Mycenaeans is considered a significant event in the history of the Aegean Bronze Age.

The three main columns of the Parthenon are the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns. They represent different styles of ancient Greek architecture.

The Greek root word for "system of values" is "axioma," coming from the Greek word "axíōma," meaning something worthy or that which is thought fit.

In ancient Greece, epic poems like the Iliad and the Odyssey were typically passed down orally through generations. As a child, you would likely learn about these epic poems by listening to professional storytellers or bards recite them during community gatherings, festivals, or religious ceremonies. These oral traditions were an important means of transmitting cultural values, history, and entertainment in ancient Greek society.

The chordophone used in ancient Greece was the kithara. It was a lyre-like instrument with a large wooden body and several strings that were plucked to create music. The kithara was popular in both formal settings, such as performances of lyrical poetry, and as an accompaniment for traveling musicians.

Many people mistakenly believe that the one true symbol of the American Christmas is Santa Claus. These people are wrong. Sure, every mall worth its Auntie Anne's salt has a Saint Nick in the food court. Yes, he's in every seasonal advertisement. Your kid might have learned his name before yours. And yeah, the most seductive Christmas song of all time was written for the big guy. But if you really want to understand the spirit of our country around the holidays, consider the Elf

Yes, Socrates was from Greece. He was born in Athens in 470 BC and is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy.

The Mediterranean Sea borders these three countries as well as southern France, Monaco, Spain, northern Morocco, Algeria , Tunisia, Malta, Libya, Egypt Israel, Lebanon and Syria, Cyprus, , Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, and Slovenia,

In particular, the coasts of Italy, Greece and part of Turkey are on specific bodies of water which are part of the Mediterranean Sea and are determined by the geographical shape of this sea in these areas. The western coast of Italy is on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The eastern coast of Italy is on the Adriatic Sea. The southern coast of Italy and the western coast of Greece are separated by the Ionian Sea. The eastern coast of Greece and the western coast of Turkey are separated by the Aegean Sea.

It is the currency/money of Greece.

It used to be. Now Greece's currency is Euro. 1 euro equals to 345,70 drachmas.

The smaller denomination of drachma [GRD] are 100 lepta. There were coins of 5, 10, 20, 50 lepta and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 drachmas. Paper bills of 50, 100, 500, 1000 drachmas. Later there were introduced coins of 50 and 100 drachmas and paper bills of 200, 5000 and 10000 drachmas. Greece joined the European Monetary system in 2001 and euros were introduced.

psari = In the Greek alphabet "ψαρι." In ancient Greek it was "ἰχθύς" (ichthus).

Άγγελος aggelos, [angelos, like in: ang(er)-el(f)-os]