Greece is located in Southern Europe and comprises the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula and a numerous of islands. These islands constitute about 20% of the land area. The islands can be divided as follows: Cyclades, Dodecanese, Aegean Islands, Ionian Islands, Crete, Saronic Islands and Sporades .
The mainland is geographically from north to south divided into six districts: Thrace, Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly, Sterea Ellada, Attica and the Peloponnese. The neighboring countries are Bulgaria, Albania, Macedonia and Turkey. In Greece, more than 10 million people live.
The capital of Greece is Athens. The population is 97% Greek Orthodox.
Greece has a Mediterranean climate, with generally hot, dry summers with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year and mild, wet winters. In the north and inland it can be cold in winter and even periods with (some) snow.
High mountains, deep valleys, mountain valleys, lakes, inlets, excellent rock, beautiful coastlines and the many islands provide a constant change of scenery in Greece. Furthermore, it is a country full of culture, interesting sights and monuments.
The mainland is geographically from north to south divided into six districts: Thrace, Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly, Sterea Ellada, Attica and the Peloponnese. The neighboring countries are Bulgaria, Albania, Macedonia and Turkey. In Greece, more than 10 million people live.
The capital of Greece is Athens. The population is 97% Greek Orthodox.
Greece has a Mediterranean climate, with generally hot, dry summers with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year and mild, wet winters. In the north and inland it can be cold in winter and even periods with (some) snow.
High mountains, deep valleys, mountain valleys, lakes, inlets, excellent rock, beautiful coastlines and the many islands provide a constant change of scenery in Greece. Furthermore, it is a country full of culture, interesting sights and monuments.
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