Capital city - Athens Facts about Greece population – 3,216,200 Independence day -March 25, 1821 The cities are Athens, Thessaloniki, Patra, Iraklio and Volos. Their religion is Greek Orthodox Their main language is Greek.

Map of Greece This is Athens

This is traditional Greek food, grilled octopus These are Greek Easter eggs! These are olives, grown in Greece!

This is revani ( rasins ) with pineapple! These are Greek honey puffs! These are weird to us !!

The climate is Mediterranean but temperatures are milder on the coasts thanks to the wind. Temperatures are scorching during summer (from 40 to 45°C), especially inside the country. Winter is mild in southern Greece and a little harsher in the northwest of the country (mountainous areas). Rains occur mainly in winter.

The music of Greece is as diverse and celebrated as its history. Traditional Greek music pertains many similarities with Middle Eastern music, especially the music of Cyprus, with their modern popular music scenes remaining well-integrated. Music exists as a significant aspect of Hellenic culture, both within Greece and in the diaspora. Greek music is frequently played at parties and festivals, with children and adults both partaking in traditional Greek dancing.GreecehistoryMiddle Eastern music music of Cypruspopular musicHellenic culture Greek dancing Contents [hide]hide

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