Created by Vasileios Michalopoulos

1. GREECE

2. GEOGRAPHY OF GREECE
The total area of Greece is 132 km2 and
consists of three main geographic areas:

3. A peninsular mainland being the biggest
geographic feature of the country

4. The Peloponese peninsula
that is separated from the mainland
by the Corinth Canal

5. Around 6.000 islands and islets, scattered in
the Aegean and Ionian Sea, most of them
grouped in clusters, that constitute
the unique Greek archipelago.

6. Greece has 16.000 kilometres of coastline
of which 7500 are found around the
thousands islands of the Greek archipelago.

7. 80% of the country
consists of
mountains or hills

8. Forests
• Forests comprise 25.4% of the total area
of Greece, making it the fourth largest
country in Europe with respect to forest
resources.
• 10 National Parks
• 19 Aesthetic forests

9. Caves
The Greek land is scattered with caves
exceeding 8500 in number.

10. Volcanoes
• Greece has one of the most well-
known volcanic arcs worldwide
• There are 6 important volcanoes in
Greece, with the most famous being
those on Milos and Santorini.

11. Civilisation
Greece has more than 100 archaeological
museums, such as
• Acropolis Museum,
• National Archaeological Museum in
Athens
• Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum.

12. Byzantine museums
The 25 Byzantine and post-Byzantine
museums and collections in Greece allow
the visitor to get to know one of the most
mystical civilizations.

13. Historical and folk art museums
Greece has over 50 historical and
folk art museums

14. Archaeological Sites
Greece offers the world over
100 outstanding archaeological sites

15. World Heritage Sites
Greece is preferentially included,
with 18 monuments,
on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

16. Going out
Greece is famous for its vivid lifestyle

17. Gastronomy
One of the authentic cultural elements of
Greece is gastronomy.
Greek cuisine has four secrets:
• good quality,
• fresh ingredients,
• correct use of flavourings (herbs) and spices,
• the famous Greek olive oil

18. See you in Greece