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___ GreeceDestination Greece, this page is about many aspects of Greece. Here you will find comprehensive information about Greece in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Greece and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Greece.
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Hellenic Republic | Elliniki Dhimokratia | Hellas |
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 Flag of Greece Background: Greece has been inhabited since the Paleolithic era. In ancient times in Greece there have been three main civilizations, the Trojan civilization in Troy, the Cretan or Minoan civilization centered on Crete, and the Helladic or Mycenaean civilization of the Greek mainland. Greek's victory against the Persian invaders at the beginning of the 5th century strengthens Athens role as the leader of the Greek world and marks the beginning of an epoch that was called "The Golden Age of Pericles" in which Athens became the cradle of democracy itself. In the following Hellenistic Period Greek civilization has spread and Greek language became official in the eastern Mediterranean. Followed by the Greco-Roman civilization and a long period of foreign occupation through Romans, French, Spanish and the Ottomans, Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1830. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories with Greek-speaking populations. In 1945, Greece becomes a member of the UN. Following the defeat of communist rebels in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. In 1967 a putsch takes place resulting in the military dictatorship that lasted seven years, suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country. Student anti-governmental revolts break out in the fall of 1973 and leads to the fall of the junta in July 1974. Democratic elections in 1974 and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy; Greece joined the European Community or EC in 1981 (which became the EU in 1992). border countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Macedonia, Rep. of |
 Official Name: Elliniki Dhimokratia short form: Ellas or Ellada int'l long form: Hellenic Republic int'l short form: Greece former: Kingdom of Greece ISO Country Code: gr Time: Time Zone: EET - Eastern European Time Local Time = UTC +2h Actual Time: Wed-Mar-17 01:16 DST from March - October; UTC +3h Capital City: Athens Greater Athens (pop. 3 566 000) Athens Municipality of Athens - local government cultural executive body. Other Cities: Thessaloniki (750 000), Piraeus (880 000), Patras (170 000), Larissa (113 000), Iraklion (132 000). Government: Type: Parliamentary republic. Independence: 1830 (from the Ottoman Empire). Constitution: 11. June 1975, amended March 1986, April 2001. Geography: Location: Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey. Area: 132 000 sq. km. (51 146 sq. mi.). Terrain: Mountainous interior with coastal plains; 1,400 plus islands. Highest point: Mytikas on Mount Olympus Climate: Mediterranean; mild, wet winter and hot, dry summer. People: Population: 11 million Languages: Greek 99% (official); Turkish (Northern Greece), English. Religions: Greek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1.3%, other 0.7%. Literacy: 95%. Natural resources: Bauxite, lignite, magnesite, oil, marble; Agriculture Products. Agriculture products: Wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets, olives, tomatoes, wine, tobacco, potatoes; beef, dairy products. Industries: Tourism; food and tobacco processing, textiles; chemicals, metal products; mining, petroleum. Exports partners: Germany 13.1%, Italy 10.3%, UK 7.5%, Bulgaria 6.3%, USA 5.3%, Cyprus 4.6%, Turkey 4.5%, France 4.2% (2004) Imports partners: Germany 13.3%, Italy 12.8%, France 6.4%, Netherlands 5.5%, Russia 5.5%, USA 4.4%, UK 4.2%, South Korea 4.1% (2004) Currency: Euro (EUR) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of GreeceThe Prime Minister's OfficeKostas Karamanlis ' Office. Hellenic Parliament The Greece Parliament's official site. Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations Greece representation to the UN. Embassy of Greece in the U.S. Washington D.C. Greek Diplomatic and Consular Missions Address list of Greek Missions Abroad. Foreign Missions in Greece Address list of Foreign Missions in Greece. Statistics The National Statistical Service of Greece NSSG gives you Greece in figures. Maps Political Map
of GreeceMap of Greece with administrative divisions. Above Map of Greece as PDF (Get Acrobat Reader)  Google
Earth GreeceZoomable map/satellite view of Greece. Google
Earth - AthensSearchable, zoomable map/satellite view of the Greek capital city. Google
Earth - Acropolis of AthensLabeled satellite view of the monuments of Acropolis of Athens. Map of Cyprus Map
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NewsAthens News Agency (ANA)The national news agency of Greece. Athens News Agency Athens News Agency Bulletin in English. Athens News English-language weekly. Adesmeytos (in Greek) Eleftherotypia Greek daily (in Greek). Kathimerini Greek Daily. Naftemporiki Greek news (in Greek). Ta Nea Greek daily (in Greek). |
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Arts & CultureNEW Acropolis Museum The New Acropolis Museum (NAM) officially opened 20 June 2009. see: Labeled satellite view of the monuments of Acropolis of Athens. Greek National Opera Home page of the Greek National Opera. Greek Philosophy by the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. National Art Gallery The Department of Conservation and Restoration of the National Gallery and Alexander Soutzos Museum.  ODYSSEUSThe Hellenic Culture information server by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. |
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Business & EconomyBank of GreeceGreece Central Bank National Bank of Greece (NBG) Greek's largest commercial bank Athens Stock Exchange Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry __Greek Products Greek Jewelry 5000 years of tradition __Transportation Airlines Olympic Airways The Greek Carrier. Airport Athens International Airport Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. Ferries Greek Ferries Boat or Ferry to and from Greece. Rail Hellenic Railways OSE Official site of the Hellenic Railways Organisation. |
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Destination Greece - Travel and Tour GuidesGreece has an abundance of resources that tourists with ecological and cultural interests will find attractive.Greek National Tourism Organization The Official Site of the Greek National Tourism Organization. Greek Travel Guide The official travel & tourism guide to Greece. Window to Greece A rather brief yet broad overview of present day Greece. Aegean Greece Travel Information.  GreeceNowA source of information and insight into all aspects of contemporary Greece. Hellenic Resources Network Greek Information. Foundation of the Hellenic World Promote the understanding of the past, to shape the present and the future. Travelling Greece Site on travel and tourism in Greece. CyprusProfile of the Republic of Cyprus. City Guides Athens City of Athens City of Athens portal. Athens Greece City Guide to Athens. Athens Survival Guide How to survive in Athens. Other Cities: Thessaloniki Municipality of Thessaloniki Piraeus The Piraeus Prefecture (in Greek) Hotels NEW Hotels in Greece Find Hotels in Greece. |
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EducationAristotle University of ThessalonikiThe second Greek university, established 1925. Athens University of Economics and Business University level education in Economics and Business, founded 1920. National and Capodistrian University of Athens The first University in the newly-established Greek State, founded 1837. National Technical University of Athens N.T.U.A. Oldest educational institution of Greece in the field of technology, founded 1836. |
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Environmet & NatureHellinic Ministry for the EnviromentOfficial website of the ministry. National Center for Marine Research Institute of Oceanography Site provides information about the Greek Poseidon Marine Monitor System. Ecocinema Film Festival shows productions that are giving a picture of the world and the vital issues which concern us in the early 21st century. ECOTOPIA Environmental Research and Awareness Society |
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History Ancient
GreeceAll about the old Greeks. The Ancient City of Athens A photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens. Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki Explore the cultural heritage of Central Macedonia. Acropolis of Athens - 360 Virtual Tour Multimedia tour of the Athens Acropolis. Greece in History Comprehensive site about the Greek History from Prehistory to Modern Greece. Greek Mythology Site about all the protagonists of the Greek mythology. Hellenic History Site about Greece history from Stone Age to Contemporary Greece. Greek Philosophy Index of Ancient Greek Philosophers and Scientists |
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SearchHellasGreek links. Hellenic Resources Network An Hellenic information network by the Hellenic Resources Institute. Hellenic Connections List of links to Hellenic related information. FORTHnet A comprehensive Greek index. Phantis Greek Index. Protoselida An index to Greek pages (Greek/English). Newsgroup of Greece soc.culture.greek Additional Information on GreeceBBC NEWS Country profile: GreeceGovernments on the WWW: Greece Open Directory: Greece Wikipedia: Greece The World Factbook -- Greece |
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