Greece is located in southeastern Europe, an area of 131,957 square kilometers and a population of about 10,964,020 people. Athens is the capital of Greece with a population of 3,192,606 people. Local time is GMT +2 hours. President of the Hellenic Republic is a parliamentary republic. Incumbent President is: card if Ross - Karolos Papoulias, the Prime Minister as: Alex Freitas - Karamanlis, Parliament: once every four years by the election of 300 members. 1981 Greece formally joined the European Union. The current currency is the euro. Greek economy to free enterprise system, and coordinated by the Economic and Fiscal Affairs Committee and the WTO rules and restrictions, Greece is a member of the two financial institutions. Acropolis National administrations Greece is divided into 13 administrative regions, which are known as Peripheries (District). The next level of administrative region is called the Nomos (area). Where a total of 51 districts and one autonomous region (in the holy state). Local communities, Dimos (City) or Kinotita (Club) named a total of 130 900 Town and community. Weather Greece has a Mediterranean climate and abundant sunshine, mild temperatures and little rainfall. Because the rugged terrain of Greece and the distribution between the mainland and the ocean, so there's a variety of climate change. Summer is usually referred to as "迈尔特米亚" seasonal wind system cooling the warm subtropical climate, although the mountains the temperature is lower. Winter climate is mild, with small amount of rain and snow, but the mountain is usually covered with snow. Olympia History Greek origins can be traced to the earliest Paleolithic humans (about 12,000-10,000 years BC) In the late Neolithic Age (about 7,000-3,000 BC) was the heyday of Greek culture. In Thessaly, Macedonia, Peloponnese peninsula and other regions have found that many Neolithic cemetery. The origin of the Bronze Age (about 3000 BC -1100) of an urban area in the Aegean Sea (Poliochni an island in Lemnos). Peak in Crete, mainland Greece and the Greek Islands Kick Gladys northeast, is typical of the cultural development of the region. 2 thousand years BC, the early emergence in Crete Minoan palace of organized society, and led to the emergence and development of the initial text. The Knossos palace as the center, Minoan people created a human connection with the network of the Eastern Mediterranean, they accepted the cultural elements of the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Greek mainland and the Aegean islands, causing a decisive influence on the culture. Mycenaean Greek mainland people use 克里特圣托里尼 volcanic eruption (yuan before 1500 or so) a serious loss of this factor, emerged as the Yuan period before the 1100 Aegean region's dominant. In Mycenaean Mycenaean city, Tiryns, Pylos, Thebes, Gla, Athens and the construction of the castle Iolkos Nigeria constitute the center of the tin dominance. The largest damage was Mycenaean element pre 1200 or so, and led to the decline of Mycenaean civilization, and a large number of immigrants to the coast of Asia Minor and Cyprus (the first Greek colony) of the transfer. During the 4th century BC, the emergence of new forces. Philip II and his son, Alexander, the Macedonians began to play a leading role in Greece. Alexander's expedition to the East and the conquest of the Indian occupation of the area near the river has changed the world now has formed a pattern. Because Alexander's death, he founded the empire among his descendants collapse, resulting in the Greek era after the establishment of an independent Kingdom, the prevalence of the situation (3rd century BC to 1st century BC). During this period, the Greek cities also have to retain some autonomy, but before they lost a lot of their rights and prestige. The Romans in 146 BC, the complete occupation of Greece, the Greek final this country into a large map of the Roman Empire. In Rome during the reign (1st century BC to the 3rd century AD), most of the Roman emperor who are the admiration of Greek culture, and promote the Greek city-friendly development, especially in Athens. Through the Apostle Paul in the 1st century BC, during the trip. Christianity, the gradual development of the new religion to the whole Greece. Now many tourists come to Greece can be seen at the behest of hundreds of Greek archaeological history from the Paleolithic to the Roman era of the "fingerprints", distributed in various regions of Greece, the archaeological museum and the collection room. Many monuments from the Byzantine period and saved the Turkish Empire to the present, for example, Byzantine and Post - Byzantine churches and monk homes, Turkish architecture, Byzantine and charming French-style castle, and all kinds of monuments , and so have had their own style. 1830 results mark the Greek War of Independence the formation of the independent Kingdom of Greece, however, very limited land area. In the late 19th and early 20th century period, with the increase in the population of Greece, the Greek territory gradually complete. In 1920, after World War I, the land of Greece has been an extension of the maximum limit, the Prime Minister 维尼泽罗斯 The contribution of the outstanding. Greek form of the then end of the Second World War combined with the Dodecanese Islands. In 1974, after 7 years of dictatorship, a vote by all citizens, the state transition from a monarchy into a republic; 1981, Greece became a full member of the European Community. Public Health In order to ensure the necessary health, from the European Union countries want tourist to travel to Greece to carry proof of good health in Europe (EHIC) or any authority by the local department of social security issue related to the legal proof. Therefore, Greece can provide the following treatment: 1. To the jurisdiction of the IKA (Social Security Institute) Health Sector (United Hospital) or doctor's office for treatment. 2. Local clinic (formerly Village clinic) or public hospitals to health centers. 3. Contract hospital outpatient departments. In order to ensure the necessary health, travelers from countries outside the EU before traveling to Greece to refer to the local social security departments to provide relevant information. Emergency Response Ambulance: 166 SOS: 1016 Duty of hospitals and clinics: 1434 Poisoning: 2107793777 Prescription: 1434 Alcohol or drug help line: 2103617089
South-Eastern Europe. In the southern Balkans. East, South and West were temporary Aegean to the Ionian. Area 13 20 million square kilometers. Population of about 1035 million (1993). Athens. Mountainous. Shoreline twists and turns, and more on the peninsula and islands. Europe, the birthplace of ancient civilization〗 transport, tourism and remittances are an important economic pillar. Highest in the world merchant fleet size.
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Balkan countries. Located in the southern tip of the peninsula, three facing the sea, an area of 131,957 square kilometers, population 10,038,000 (1990), the capital Athens, the mountainous territory, many islands, ancient Greece the birthplace of European civilization, agriculture and tourism in the national economy plays an important status
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Best time to travel Greece: Greece known for fresh air and pleasant climate is known. This _set_ off mountain and sea, the sun bright, evergreen plants are everywhere olives, bananas, grapes and other fruit, thyme, gorse, Lancashire Mangu to sunlight. It is a very popular world tourist destination by visitors. April to June, September to October is the best to travel to Greece. Greek Folk Festivals: In Greece, there are many religious festivals. Greeks always love the rich in their own way to celebrate a variety of festivals New Year: January 1. Epiphany: January 6. piraeus been blessed. People put a cross into the sea, and then they jumped into the sea Qulao young men out. Ash: the first 41 days before Easter, people fly kites, vegetarian. Athenians gathered in the philopappou Hill celebrate the festival. Independence Day and the Annunciation: March 25, a military parade. Easter: the annual religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus, date from year to year, on March 21 of each year or after a March 21 the first Sunday after the full moon; if the full moon day, just on a Sunday, the resurrection Festival postponed one week. Friday night, a grand parade, people carrying candles, singing hymns, crowded streets. Labor Day: May 1, is the festival of flowers. Virgin Death Day: 50 days after Easter. October 28: Memorial refused to Italy, Greece, 1940, ultimatum of this far-reaching events, the military parade. Christmas: Dec. 25 -26 days. Wine Festival: celebration by local government organizations. Navy Day: The faliro celebration. Greece reminded: Visa Can apply for a visa to enter Greece. Who apply for a visa to enter Schengen countries, all without having to apply for a visa a single country. As for the visa to the country for reporting, in principle, to the first trip into the country or the declaration of the longest countries prevail. If you only trip to Greece, and out of a single country, the Spanish Office of the agent. Joined the Convention to declare the current Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Italy and Greece. Each country requires different documents content and costs, strict examination of different width, given the residence time is different. Tourist Service Center Major city or tourist service center called the gnto eot, there are hotels information and other scenic spots in the brochure; the same time, the Greek of the transport time of the opening of the museum a great time, before the line can be in the gnto confirmed. Currency Since 1 January 2002 the euro has become of Greece from the European Monetary Union, including the legal currency of the participating countries. So travel in these European countries, has no need for convertible currencies. Euro dollar exchange rate is always changing. Reference rate: 1 U.S. dollar = 0.74 euros Also, visit the Greek printed tickets for the tourism system, and tickets for the Greek text and English bilingual and have pictures of the attractions, very beautiful, and also have some collectible value. Dress Greece is the four seasons, the temperature difference is also large, so clothing should be appropriate with the prior identification of travel season, the weather situation. The trick is to Greek food fresh ingredients, seasonings and olive oil. World-famous Greek olive oil, it is wholesome, and the quality is very good. The mild climate of Greece gave birth to the delicious fruits and vegetables, like grapes, lettuce, peaches, curry, strawberry, watermelon and so on. As for seasoning, Greek Man Shan Ling is over. Greeks are often harvested in the wild, used in cooking. In addition, the Greeks used to lunch with friends, at home or in restaurants. Relaxed dining atmosphere, the food more flavor to the table. Greece Shopping: in Greece, after visiting the museum can buy imitation of hand-copied collection of pottery museum, metalwork, folk dolls, leather products, natural sponge, olive soap. Remember, Greece is also a world-renowned jewelry. Specialty: jewelry unique style olive oil Greece Transportation: China is still no direct flights to Greece. Visitors from the capital of Turkey, Istanbul, Athens airport arrival transfer. In Greece more convenient transportation. Cars are the most convenient means of transportation. Generally when the ticket conductor on the train ticket, ticket to prepare for another ticket inspection. Train tickets can be bought at the station or on the bus and then buy. Greece Accommodation: Hotel in Greece is divided into a, b, c, d, e several grades, and prices vary widely. All hotel rooms are hung behind the Greek national tourism authorities approved the charges. High season price is about 1.5 times the off-season. Most of the room rate includes breakfast. Passports must be secured overnight, when the payment check back passport. The best hotels in Greece is located in Athens, grand bretagne. It is now the center of social life in Athens. Crete elouda beach hotel & villas also known for luxury. Few youth hostels in Greece, providing services and tourist information services in English better. But the price is not that great advantage, while, youth hostels provide storage package services, but also the charges. Greece Entertainment: In Greece, the best entertainment is to go to the open-air music and drama performed. Athens odium of herodes attius there every summer open-air theater and music performances. Visiting the museum is also a good choice. Greece there are many museums, there are only 20 more than in Athens. Some museums are displayed next to the historic relics and monuments, some display valuable collections, such as the National Archaeological Museum. No matter how much time you visit, you can have a great harvest. Country name: Hellenic Republic (the hellenic republic, the republic of greece) Independence Day: March 25 (1821) National Day: March 25 (1821) Flag: a rectangle, length and width ratio of 3:2. Blue, and white bar composition, four white bars, five blue bar. The top of the flagpole by the side of a blue square with white cross. Nine Wide Greek proverb says, "Not Free or Die," this sentence in Greek nine syllables. Blue represents the blue sky, white for religion, most of Orthodox Greeks, the Orthodox Church as the state religion. National Emblem: The coat of arms on the grounds surrounded by olive branches. Approximate square blue shield inlaid with a white face cross, white cross symbolizes faith. National Anthem: "Free Song" Flower: Olive State Stone: Sapphire Population: 10,900,000 (2001). More than 98% of the Greeks and the rest Muslims. The official language is Greek Orthodox. Capital: Athens (athens); Population: 307.3 million (1993). Maximum temperature of 33 ℃, minimum temperature of 6 ℃. Greece is the birthplace of European civilization. Before 2800 BC to 1400, Crete and the Peloponnese peninsula, has appeared in Minoan and Mycenaean culture, culture. 800 years BC, the formation of hundreds of independent city-states. Athens, Sparta, Thebes, etc. is one of the most developed city. Created a glorious ancient Greek culture, in music, mathematics, philosophy, literature, architecture, sculpture, etc. have made great achievements over. In ancient Greece, there has been immortal Homer, Aristophanes the playwright gave birth to education, child in Sri Lanka Phi end, the philosopher Socrates, Plato, the mathematician Pythagoras, Euclid sculptor Phidias, and other cultural celebrities. Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Games. 2700 years ago, recorded history began. Greece's long history and unique natural scenery of the Mediterranean to attract tourists all over the world. Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Movement. The Olympic movement is a kind of ritual celebrations. Olympia has the world's oldest sports. The Olympic Games, held alternately in each country although the change, but the name still in use, and where the sessions of the Games torch lit. In 464 BC, the surrounding city-states were also represented, so that the development of such activities as a symbol of peace and friendship. There are countless Greek temple, it quietly tells the ancient history. These temples are built to pay homage to the gods, after the years of vicissitudes, and visitors can now see the ruins. However, those exquisite stone carvings, and scientific layout, impressive momentum can still shock the human mind. Greece is also the world-famous museum. There are only 20 in the capital, Athens. Some of these museums are _set_ up in the ruins next to the exhibition to explore materials; some focus on fine display. No matter how much time visitors are to have a great harvest. Though thousands of miles away from China and Greece, economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries in the history books in the long records. June 1972 5 Japan and Greece established diplomatic relations. History: Greece is the birthplace of Western civilization, created a glorious ancient culture, in music, mathematics, philosophy, literature, architecture, sculpture, etc. have made great achievements over. BC from 2800 to 1400, there have been Minoan culture of Crete, the Peloponnese peninsula Mycenaean culture. 800 BC city-state form of slavery, as the 5th century heyday. Since 338 AD, was Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine and other occupation. 1460 by the Ottoman Empire rule. March 25, 1821 outbreak of anti-land invasion of the Greek Army War of Independence, and declared independence. September 24, 1829, total withdrawal of the Greek land forces. During World War II, Greece was German, Italian forces. National Liberation in 1944, the restoration of independence. 1946 King re_set_. April 1967 coup that established a military dictatorship. June 1973 deposed the king and establish a republic. July 1974 the military government collapsed; November parliamentary elections, winning and ruling New Democratic Party; 12 held a referendum to establish the national polity as a republic. Greek tourism niche lines: Ma Lucy: North 12 km out of Athens, a man named Lucy horse town, is known for ceramic art center; to the north, both sides are green, there are many cafes, restaurants, hotels and other sizes. You do not remember the name of the town, just like to sit down to pick on the line. Olympia: Starting from Athens, through the Isthmus of Corinth, along the way is the blue sky, white blocks of houses, citrus groves, lemon groves, vineyards dotted with red roof and white walls of the farmhouse, Olympia in the green leaves. In ancient Olympia stadium, you can see the starting line and finish line. Maitaiaola rock monastery Peak: Located in central Greece. According to legend, from the seventh to the eighth century has begun ascetic hermit monks in the grotto being here. Monastery built on top of a steep rock, must rely on ropes and ladders to reach the network. Today the original 24 monasteries in the largest four monks still do not know if you can destined to see. If you are interested in culture of the monastery, you can go to 9 km from Athens city center Duverney monastery, where the whole of Greece is one of the most important Byzantine monastery, it was golden mosaic pattern is very famous. Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki, the capital of Macedonia, there is a celestial beach officially approved, the name is quite attractive, called "the poet beach", due to sparsely populated, the shy one, where people can enjoy the sun naked free. Simi Island: Rhode Island is located in the north, an area of only 68 square kilometers. Points on the City and the Lower Town, a labyrinth of stairs between the lanes connected. Walk along the Lane, will encounter many fine 18,19-century mansion. Here was the ancient Greek one of the most prosperous islands. Saro romantic island Nikos Bay: Starting from Piraeus, sitting "flying dolphin" high-speed boat to picnic it! Do not miss a special island called Hydra, where the car is actually prohibited, so do not worry you can avoid the rampant around the wheel. 60 years of the 20th century, many artists and poets have found this island and the studio, the studio moved here.
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