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THE LAND It lies on a large peninsula It lies on a large peninsula Borders Mediterranean Sea Borders Mediterranean Sea Most of Greece is rocky and mountainous Most of Greece is rocky and mountainous Nearly 2,000 islands dot the sea around Greece. (20% of Greece’s entire land) Nearly 2,000 islands dot the sea around Greece. (20% of Greece’s entire land)

THE HIGHLANDS Pindus Mountains run through the center of the Greek mainland. Pindus Mountains run through the center of the Greek mainland. People living in the highlands graze sheep and goats. People living in the highlands graze sheep and goats.

THE LOOOOOWLANDS East of Pindus Mountains lie the Plain of Thessaly and Macedonia-Thrace Plain. These two plains produces most of Greece’s farming. East of Pindus Mountains lie the Plain of Thessaly and Macedonia-Thrace Plain. These two plains produces most of Greece’s farming.

LOWLANDS CONTINUED. South of Pindus Mountains lies the Plain of Attica. South of Pindus Mountains lies the Plain of Attica. 1/3 of the Greek population live on this plain. 1/3 of the Greek population live on this plain. The capital, ATHENS, is located here. The capital, ATHENS, is located here.

PELOPONNESUS Located southwest of the Plain of Attica. Located southwest of the Plain of Attica. Large penninsula of rugged Mountains and deep valleys. Large penninsula of rugged Mountains and deep valleys. Olympia is here home of the ancient Olympic Games. Olympia is here home of the ancient Olympic Games.

THE ISLANDS Some islands are mere dots of land less that an acre in area. Some islands are mere dots of land less that an acre in area. Others, like Crete, are large. More than 3,000 square miles. Others, like Crete, are large. More than 3,000 square miles. Islands are named after the branch of the Mediterranean sea in which they are located. Islands are named after the branch of the Mediterranean sea in which they are located.

THE CLIMATE Greece has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Greece has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Higher elevations are often cooler and wetter than the lowlands. Higher elevations are often cooler and wetter than the lowlands.

THE ECONOMY Greece has few mineral resources. Greece has few mineral resources. Greece must import many manufactured goods. Greece must import many manufactured goods. Greek manufacturing includes: cement, tobacco products, and clothing. Greek manufacturing includes: cement, tobacco products, and clothing. Tourism and service industries in the past years have grown. Tourism and service industries in the past years have grown.

AGRICULTURE Greek farms are small because of the rocky land. Greek farms are small because of the rocky land. Greek farmers grow: citrus fruits, olives, wine grapes, and tobacco. Greek farmers grow: citrus fruits, olives, wine grapes, and tobacco.

SHIPPING AND TOURISM Greece has one of the largest merchant fleets in the world. Greece has one of the largest merchant fleets in the world. Ships also carry tourist. Ships also carry tourist. Many visit Greece to sunbathe and relax. People also go to see the ancient ruins. Many visit Greece to sunbathe and relax. People also go to see the ancient ruins.

THE PEOPLE 70% of Greece’s 10.5 million people live in urban areas. 70% of Greece’s 10.5 million people live in urban areas. Athens is the capital and largest city. 700,00 people live here. Athens is the capital and largest city. 700,00 people live here. Another 2.8 million live in its suburbs, or surrounding areas. Another 2.8 million live in its suburbs, or surrounding areas.

THE ANCIENT GREEKS First theories of geometry, medical science, astronomy, and physics were advanced by Greeks. First theories of geometry, medical science, astronomy, and physics were advanced by Greeks. Developed first European civilization. Developed first European civilization. Mid 400s BC was the height of Greece. The Golden Age. Mid 400s BC was the height of Greece. The Golden Age.

DEMOCRACY? REMEMBER AT THE VERY BEGINNING OF CIVICS WE LEARNED THAT ATHENS WAS THE HOME OF THE WORLD’S FIRST DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT. I TOLD YOU IT WOULD COME BACK TO HAUNT YOU. REMEMBER AT THE VERY BEGINNING OF CIVICS WE LEARNED THAT ATHENS WAS THE HOME OF THE WORLD’S FIRST DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT. I TOLD YOU IT WOULD COME BACK TO HAUNT YOU.

GREEK THINKERS PLATO and ARISTOTLE, laid the foundations of western science and philosophy. PLATO and ARISTOTLE, laid the foundations of western science and philosophy. They sought logical explanations. They sought logical explanations.

GREEK WRITERS SOPHOCLES: Created dramas that explored human thoughts and feelings. SOPHOCLES: Created dramas that explored human thoughts and feelings.

MODERN GREEKS 95% Percent of Greek population are Eastern Orthodox Christians. 95% Percent of Greek population are Eastern Orthodox Christians. Easter is the most important Greek Holiday. Easter is the most important Greek Holiday. Traditional holiday foods include: lamb, fish, and feta cheese-made from sheep’s or goat’s milk. Traditional holiday foods include: lamb, fish, and feta cheese-made from sheep’s or goat’s milk.