Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin, featuring thousands of islands. The country comprises nine traditional geographic regions, and has a population of over 10.4 …

Mar 4, 2024 · Greece’s mountainous mainland, rich in UNESCO World Heritage–listed ancient sites, treasure-filled museums and spirited cities, is no less fascinating. As you contemplate …

5 days ago · Greece, the southernmost of the countries of the Balkan Peninsula. It lies at the juncture of Europe, Asia, and Africa and is heir to the heritages of Classical Greece, the …

1 day ago · The best places to visit in Greece appeal to every sort of traveler. For those in pursuit of historical sites, its ancient ruins and museums lined with artifacts should entice. If your idea …

Jan 16, 2025 · Greece won independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1830 and became a kingdom. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it …

2 days ago · Tens of thousands of Greeks have taken to the streets in 110 cities, including 13 locations abroad, to demand justice for the victims of the country’s deadliest rail disaster in 2023.

Jun 28, 2023 · Situated in the far south of the Balkan peninsula, Greece combines the towering mountains of the mainland with over 1,400 islands, the largest of which is Crete.

2 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, …

Feb 24, 2021 · Physical map of Greece showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Greece.

The history of Greece encompasses the history of the territory of the modern nation-state of Greece as well as that of the Greek people and the areas they inhabited and ruled historically.