Map of Greece
Top 10 Biggest Cities in Greece ( by population) |
| 1. Athens |
| 2. Thessaloniki |
| 3. Piraeus |
| 4. Patrai |
| 5. Liege |
| 6. Peristerion |
| 7. Larisa |
| 8. Kallithenea |
| 9. Nikaia |
| 10. Kalamaria |
Greece Known For: |
| Greek Gods – Ancient Culture |
| Beautiful Beaches |
| Historical Buildings |
| The Olympics |
| Olive Oil and Feta Cheese |
Top 10 Facts About Greece |
| 1. Greece was home to the first ever Olympic games in 776BC, and the first champion was a Greek cook named ‘Coroebus’ who won the sprinting |
| 2. In Greece voting is a legal requirement for everyone aged 18 or over |
| 3. Cremation is forbidden by the Greek Orthodox Church so everyone receives a burial |
| 4. Around 16.5 million tourists visit Greece every year – which amazingly is more than the countries whole population |
| 5. So it should come as no surprise that tourism makes up around 16% of the national GDP |
| 6. One reason for Greece’s popularity may be the fact that the country enjoys 250 days of sunshine (that’s 3,000 hours) every year |
| 7. The Pantheon is also a popular attraction, located on the Acropolis hill above Athens and nearly 2,500 years old |
| 8. Another draw is the archaeological museums – Greece has more than any other country |
| 9. Greek is one of the oldest European languages, and has been spoken for over 3,000 years |
| 10. Waving with an open hand is considered insulting in Greece, so to say goodbye you should wave with a closed hand |
