Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean basin, spanning thousands of islands and nine traditional geographic regions. It has a population of over 10 million. Athens is the …

6 days ago · Greece is a country that is at once European, Balkan, Mediterranean, and Near Eastern. It lies at the juncture of Europe, Asia, and Africa and is heir to the heritages of …

Greece shares maritime borders with Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, and Libya. With an area of 132 000 km², Greece is slightly larger than half the size of the United Kingdom, or somewhat smaller …

3 days ago · Greece, a rugged country of mountains and islands. The land area, including the islands, is 50,270 square miles (about the size of Alabama). Only 25% of the land is arable, …

Jun 28, 2023 · Provides an overview of Greece, including key dates and facts about this southeast European country.

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Greece achieved 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 …