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Greece, Officially The Hellenic Republic, Is A Country in Southern Europe Located On The Balkan Peninsula

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southern Europe known for its rich history, stunning islands, and vibrant culture. It features a diverse landscape, including mountains and coastlines, and is home to significant historical sites and a large tourism industry. Greece has a population of approximately 10.4 million, with Athens as its capital and Greek as the official language.

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Greece, Officially The Hellenic Republic, Is A Country in Southern Europe Located On The Balkan Peninsula

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southern Europe known for its rich history, stunning islands, and vibrant culture. It features a diverse landscape, including mountains and coastlines, and is home to significant historical sites and a large tourism industry. Greece has a population of approximately 10.4 million, with Athens as its capital and Greek as the official language.

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Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southern Europe

located on the Balkan Peninsula. It's known for its rich history, stunning
islands, and vibrant culture. With a diverse landscape including rugged
mountains, forests, and coastlines, Greece is a popular tourist destination
with a unique blend of European, Balkan, Mediterranean, and Near Eastern
influences.

Here's a more detailed overview:

Geography:
●​ Located in southeastern Europe, bordering the Aegean, Ionian, and
Mediterranean Seas.
●​ Land borders with Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
●​ Composed of a mainland and an archipelago of thousands of islands.
●​ Mountainous mainland with plains in Thessaly, Macedonia, and Thrace.
●​ Coastline is the longest in Europe.
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History:
●​ Birthplace of Western civilization, democracy, philosophy, and the
Olympic Games.
●​ Home to ancient monuments, including the Parthenon in Athens.
●​ Influenced by Classical Greece, the Byzantine Empire, and Ottoman rule.
●​ Modern Greece gained independence in 1829.
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Culture:
●​ Unique cultural heritage with 19 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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●​ Known for its sunshine, whitewashed houses, delicious food, and
relaxed lifestyle.
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●​ The Greek word "kefi" captures the essence of the Greek spirit: joyful,
spirited, and a love of life.
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●​ Features a large tourism industry and a prominent shipping sector.
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Other Facts:
●​ Population: Approximately 10.4 million.
●​ Capital: Athens, one of the oldest capital cities in Europe.
●​ Official language: Greek.
●​ Official religion: Greek Orthodox.
●​ Member of the European Union since 1981.
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