Greece

Capital of Greece: Athens
Population of Greece: 10,760,136
Total area of Greece: 131,957 km2

Greece is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It is also known as Hellas or the Hellenic Republic. Its flag is white with blue detailing. The upper right quadrant is white with a blue cross in it. Its other quadrant consists of multiple blue and white stripes. Its emblem contains a blue ring of leaves. In the center is a blue square with a large white cross in the middle of it, stretching from end to end and top to bottom.

Greece population

The population of Greece is about 11 million people. The population is steadily declining due to an increase in death over birth rate. Marriage rates have fallen and divorce rates have increased. Greece is considered a primarily urban nation with two-thirds of the populace living in urban areas. The biggest cities are Athens and Thessaloniki. More than 97 percent of Greek citizens are of the Orthodox Christian faith but all faiths are considered acceptable by the government. Sixteen percent of Greeks consider themselves very religious, which is the highest number in all of Europe.  

History of Greece

Greece was inhabited since prehistoric times. In fact, it is considered the cradle of Western Civilization. Western philosophy was born in ancient Greek times, and democracy was established in Greece. The first civilization was called the Cycladic civilization, in which Athens was the center. Romans ruled over the Greeks in 146 BCE. This then created the Byzantine Empire in 330 CE. The Greeks played a great role in the Renaissance period. The Ottomans took over until 1829, when the Greek War of Independence was completed. Greece won more territory in the Balkan Wars and, after WWI, they fought with the Turkish people. Turkey and Greece exchanged a great many of their populations after this war. It was a dictatorship in 1940 but fell to the Germans in the Battle of Greece. After WWII, there was a civil war in Greece between communists and non-communists. Eventually, Greece became a democracy in 1975. Greece joined NATO in 1980.

Greece Tourism

There are times when we become so busy working that we forget how to enjoy life. Take a much a needed break from the hustle bustle of the city and let the Greeks show you how to live life—and enjoy it.  The moment you step on the shores of Greece, leave all your worries behind and prepare to embrace a hedonistic lifestyle.  Let your hair down and relax on the stunning beaches or explore the Parthenon and beautiful Byzantine churches, which are considered to be some of the worlds’ finest ancient architecture. A short siesta in the afternoon should recharge you just in time to hit the nightclubs of Mykonos. Go on an island-hopping adventure as you navigate through Greece’s 1400 islands like the picturesque Santorini, where you can expect see stunning sunset. Sample yummy Mediterranean cuisine and go bird watching as Greece features over 190 “important bird areas”.

The Greek way of life revolves around three things—family, church and love for one’s country. An easygoing bunch, the Greeks’ zest for life is evident in their numerous festival and close family ties. Greek women pride themselves on being able to care of the family. Majority of the people are Greek Orthodox, wherein the church has a strong influence on their way of life.

With its rich historical and cultural heritage, Greece is a tourist destination marvel that lets you experience a myriad of emotions and provides a fun balance from exploring the past through ancient relics to relaxing on the beach.