2. Location
Officially known as the Hellenic
Republic, Greece is a country located
in the south of Europe.
Greece is situated on the southern end
of the Balkan Peninsula. Surrounded by
the Aegean, Mediterranean, and
Ionian Seas on three sides, Greece has
an important location as a gateway
between Europe and the Middle East
and Asia.
3. Population
The population of
Greece represents 0.16
percent of the world´s
total population which
arguably means that
one person in every 617
people on the planet is
a resident of Greece.
The total population in
Greece was last recorded at
11.3 million people in 2012
from 8.3 million in 1960,
changing 36 percent during
the last 50 years. Population in
Greece is reported by the
Eurostat. From 1960 until 2012,
Greece Population averaged
9.9 Million reaching an all
time high of 11.3 Million in
December of 2011 and a
record low of 8.3 Million in
December of 1960z
4. BRIEF History
The ancient Greeks were known for their great
literature, learning, and architecture. Plays are among
the finest pieces of literature from ancient Greece.
Some modern operas and films are based on these
plays.
Ancient Greece had several important thinkers called
philosophers. Socrates was a well-known philosopher.
He taught about knowledge, friendship, and justice.
One of Socrates’ students was a philosopher named
Plato. Plato wrote about government, mathematics,
and astronomy. He also wrote about how people
behaved.
Two of the most important city-states were Athens and
Sparta. Athens, located in the center of the Greek
Peninsula, was a democracy. Sparta was in the
southern part of the Greek Peninsula. They were
(oligarchy) ruled by two kings
The city-states of ancient Greece fought with each
other. In 338 B.C. they were conquered by King Phillip II
of Macedonia. After Phillip died, his son, Alexander the
Great, took control. Alexander conquered new lands.
This spread Greek culture, language, and ideas
throughout
5. Famous landmarks
Santorini: Santorini is a
volcanic island in the
Cyclades group of the
Greek islands. It is
famous for its dramatic
views, stunning sunsets,
the white-washed
houses, and its very
own active volcano
