Geography of Greece

Geography of Greece Based on these maps, what are two things we know about Greece’s geography? Surrounded by the sea Mostly mountainous

Mountainous Terrain Mountains cover 75% of Greece Difficult to unite of all Greece Hard to communicate Travel was difficult Small independent and culturally diverse city-states form Polis Greek city-state (Athens, Sparta, Corinth)

Mountainous Terrain Only 20% of the land is arable Arable Land that is suitable for farming Not enough food to support a large population Crops included grain, grapes, and olives How would Greece have to support its growing populations? Answer: Expand & Colonize other territories

The Sea Greece is a both a peninsula and an archipelago Archipelago series of islands Surrounded by the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas Almost all settlements within 85 miles of the coast Relied on sea for transportation & food Irregular coastline makes Greece ideal for trading posts