GreeceGreece (Hellas) (Hellas)

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LocationLocation of Greeceof Greece

Greece is a country Greece is a country of Europe. It is of Europe. It is located in the located in the South East Europe, South East Europe, part of the Balkan part of the Balkan peninsula. peninsula.

Surface area–PopulationSurface area–Population

The total surface of Greece is The total surface of Greece is 131.944 sqkm. 131.944 sqkm.

The population of it is 10.964.020 The population of it is 10.964.020 people, according to the latest people, according to the latest census of 2001.census of 2001.

Ethnic CompositionEthnic Composition

797.091 people in Greece are 797.091 people in Greece are foreigners who come from other foreigners who come from other Balkan countries or countries of East Balkan countries or countries of East Europe, Africa and Asia.Europe, Africa and Asia.

ReligionReligion The dominant religion The dominant religion

in Greece, as in Greece, as indicated in the indicated in the Greek Constitution, is Greek Constitution, is the Eastern Orthodox the Eastern Orthodox Church of Christ. The Church of Christ. The Greeks are Orthodox Greeks are Orthodox Christians in 97% of Christians in 97% of the population. The the population. The remaining 3% are remaining 3% are Muslims, Jews, Muslims, Jews, Catholics Catholics

(photo:(photo:The dome and bell tower of an The dome and bell tower of an orthodox church on the island of orthodox church on the island of Santorini)Santorini)

Flag of GreeceFlag of Greece The flag of Greece is based on nine The flag of Greece is based on nine

equal horizontal stripes of blue, equal horizontal stripes of blue, alternative with white. There is a alternative with white. There is a blue canton in the upper hoist side blue canton in the upper hoist side corner bearing a white cross. The corner bearing a white cross. The cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy, cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy, the established religion of the the established religion of the people of Greece.people of Greece.

According to the popular tradition According to the popular tradition the nine stripes represent the the nine stripes represent the letters of the word “freedom” letters of the word “freedom” (Greek: (Greek: Ελευθερία-Ελευθερία-Elefteria).Elefteria).

There is also a different theory There is also a different theory which says that the blue and white which says that the blue and white symbolizes the colours of the famed symbolizes the colours of the famed Greek sky and sea (combined with Greek sky and sea (combined with the white clouds and waves).the white clouds and waves).

The Greek EmblemThe Greek Emblem The Emblem of Greek The Emblem of Greek

Democracy consists of Democracy consists of a blue shield which a blue shield which forms a peak in the forms a peak in the middle of the middle of the underside of it. In the underside of it. In the middle of the shield middle of the shield bears a white cross, bears a white cross, which is entirely which is entirely surrounded by two surrounded by two laurel branches.laurel branches.

Political SystemPolitical System The political system in The political system in

Greece is a Greece is a parliamentary parliamentary democracy. On top of democracy. On top of the state is the the state is the President, the President, the executive power is executive power is vested by the vested by the Government and the Government and the legislature is the legislature is the ParliamentParliament

((photo: The House of Parliament)photo: The House of Parliament)

CurrencyCurrency The Euro is the official currency The Euro is the official currency

of Greece which is a country of Greece which is a country member of the Euro zone. member of the Euro zone. Drachma was replaced by Euro in Drachma was replaced by Euro in 2002. All circulating coins have a 2002. All circulating coins have a common side for all the sixteen common side for all the sixteen countries of E.C., showing the countries of E.C., showing the denomination or value and a denomination or value and a map in back ground.map in back ground.

The coins also have a national The coins also have a national side showing an image side showing an image specifically chosen by the specifically chosen by the country that issued the coin. country that issued the coin. Coins which have a small value Coins which have a small value present Greek ships while those present Greek ships while those of a bigger value present people of a bigger value present people of Greek history. The coin of 1 of Greek history. The coin of 1 Euro presents the ancient Greek Euro presents the ancient Greek drachma. The coin of 2 Euro drachma. The coin of 2 Euro presents presents the abduction of Europa the abduction of Europa by Zeus in bull, according to by Zeus in bull, according to Greek mythology.Greek mythology.

Horizontal and Vertical Horizontal and Vertical UnbundlingUnbundling

About 80% of the territory About 80% of the territory of Greece is mountainous. of Greece is mountainous. The highest mountain is The highest mountain is Mount Olympus (2Mount Olympus (2..917m. 917m. height).height).

((photo: Mount Olympus)photo: Mount Olympus) The coastline of GreeceThe coastline of Greece

(15.021(15.021 km) km) is equal to one is equal to one fifth of the length of the fifth of the length of the coast of Europe.coast of Europe.

The Greece has 2.000 The Greece has 2.000 islands in the Aegean and islands in the Aegean and Ionian Sea. 225 islands Ionian Sea. 225 islands οοf f these are inhabited while these are inhabited while the rest are rocky.the rest are rocky.

(photo:(photo:Myrtos beach on the Myrtos beach on the island of Kefalonia in the island of Kefalonia in the Ionian Sea)Ionian Sea)

ClimateClimate

The climate of Greece has all the The climate of Greece has all the characteristics of Mediterranean characteristics of Mediterranean climate. It doesn’t rain much, it is climate. It doesn’t rain much, it is quite dry during the summer months quite dry during the summer months and the winters are quite mild, with and the winters are quite mild, with long periods of sunshine throughout long periods of sunshine throughout the year.the year.

Flora and FaunaFlora and Fauna ΤΤhere are more than 6.000 plant species in here are more than 6.000 plant species in

Greece. 780 of these are found only in Greece. Greece. 780 of these are found only in Greece. There are coniferous forests (pine and fir), areas There are coniferous forests (pine and fir), areas with small bushes, olive groves, vineyards, fruit with small bushes, olive groves, vineyards, fruit trees.trees.

There are over 1.200 types of animals in our There are over 1.200 types of animals in our country. In the mountains of our country you can country. In the mountains of our country you can see the wolf, the fox, the bear, the eagle, the see the wolf, the fox, the bear, the eagle, the hawk. In coastal areas there are sea gulls and a hawk. In coastal areas there are sea gulls and a wide variety of fish. Near the lakes there are wide variety of fish. Near the lakes there are many rare species of pelicans. There is also a many rare species of pelicans. There is also a viper and the turtle and a lot of well-known viper and the turtle and a lot of well-known domestic animals.domestic animals.

CapitalCapital Athens is the capital and Athens is the capital and

the largest city of Greece. the largest city of Greece. In ancient Greek the name In ancient Greek the name

of Athens was related to of Athens was related to the name of the goddess the name of the goddess Athena who was its Athena who was its protector.protector.

Its population is almost Its population is almost one third of the total one third of the total population of Greece and population of Greece and is, according to the census is, according to the census of 2001, 3.361.806 of 2001, 3.361.806 inhabitants.inhabitants.

Our CityOur City Our city is Volos. Volos is Our city is Volos. Volos is

llocated in Central Greece in ocated in Central Greece in Thessaly region and it is the Thessaly region and it is the capital of the prefecture of capital of the prefecture of Magnesia. It has a population Magnesia. It has a population of 150.000 inhabitants and it is of 150.000 inhabitants and it is the most important port in the the most important port in the region. region.

(photo: A view of the beach of (photo: A view of the beach of Volos)Volos)

Our school is located on the Our school is located on the outskirts of Volos region. Agria outskirts of Volos region. Agria is just 7 km away from the city is just 7 km away from the city of Volos, a town by the sea of Volos, a town by the sea with 12.000 inhabitants.with 12.000 inhabitants.

(photo: (photo: The Pagasitic Bay. In The Pagasitic Bay. In the background the town of the background the town of Agria)Agria)

Other CitiesOther Cities

Thessaloniki is the second biggest city in Greece. Its population is Thessaloniki is the second biggest city in Greece. Its population is 1.057.82 people. It is situated in the region of Macedonia.1.057.82 people. It is situated in the region of Macedonia.

(photo:(photo:The beach of Thessaloniki and in the The beach of Thessaloniki and in the background, the White Tower)background, the White Tower)

Patras is the third largest city of Greece with a population of more Patras is the third largest city of Greece with a population of more than 200.000 people. It is located in Peloponnesus and is the than 200.000 people. It is located in Peloponnesus and is the gateway to Europe as it is connected with Italy. gateway to Europe as it is connected with Italy.

(photo: (photo: View of Patras)View of Patras)

Other CitiesOther Cities Chania is the second Chania is the second

largest city of Crete island largest city of Crete island (80,000 inhabitants), but it(80,000 inhabitants), but it isis considered to be the considered to be the most beautiful. Millions of most beautiful. Millions of visitors from all around the visitors from all around the world have their holidays world have their holidays there each year.there each year.

(photo: (photo: The lighthouse and The lighthouse and the old Venetian port of the old Venetian port of Chania)Chania)

Ioannina is an other big Ioannina is an other big city. It is located in Epirus city. It is located in Epirus region. Its population is region. Its population is 70.203 people. It is famous 70.203 people. It is famous for its lake.for its lake.

(photo: (photo: The lake of The lake of Ioannina)Ioannina)

Occupations of habitantsOccupations of habitants

12% of the working population in Greece 12% of the working population in Greece are employed in the primary sector are employed in the primary sector (agriculture, livestock, fishing). About 20% (agriculture, livestock, fishing). About 20% of the workforce are employed in the of the workforce are employed in the secondary sector (industry and crafts) and secondary sector (industry and crafts) and 68% are employed in the tertiary sector 68% are employed in the tertiary sector (employees). (employees). (Eurostat 2007)(Eurostat 2007)

Unemployment in Greece exceeded 12.5% Unemployment in Greece exceeded 12.5% of the workforce last year.of the workforce last year. ((National National Statistical ServiceStatistical Service ))

Historical FactsHistorical Facts Neolithic settlements Neolithic settlements

in Greece: Sesklo and in Greece: Sesklo and Dimini in Magnesia Dimini in Magnesia (6800-3200 BC)(6800-3200 BC)

(photo: Neolithic (photo: Neolithic settlement in Dimini)settlement in Dimini)

The Bronze AgeThe Bronze Age in in Greece:Greece:Cycladic, Cycladic, Minoan, Mycenaean Minoan, Mycenaean civilizationcivilization, (3.000 -, (3.000 -11..100 100 BC)BC)

(photo:(photo:The Minoan The Minoan Palace of Knossos on Palace of Knossos on Crete)Crete)

Historical FactsHistorical Facts

Median Wars: The Median Wars: The Greek city-states Greek city-states repel Persian repel Persian expansion into expansion into Europe. Battles of Europe. Battles of Marathon, Marathon, Thermopylae, at Thermopylae, at Plataea, Seafight of Plataea, Seafight of Salamis (490-479 Salamis (490-479 BC)BC)

Historical FactsHistorical Facts The golden age of The golden age of

Athenian Democracy. Athenian Democracy. Major monuments of art in Major monuments of art in the city of Athens (second the city of Athens (second half of the fifth century BC)half of the fifth century BC)

(photo:(photo:monuments on the monuments on the Acropolis Hill)Acropolis Hill)

Macedonians Dynasty. Macedonians Dynasty. Alexander the Great Alexander the Great defeats the Persians and defeats the Persians and spread Greek culture to spread Greek culture to Asia 334-323 BC).Asia 334-323 BC).

(photo:(photo:The battle of Issus The battle of Issus between Greeks and between Greeks and Persians)Persians)

Historical FactsHistorical Facts 146 BC: The Romans conquered 146 BC: The Romans conquered

Greece.Greece.

330 AD: The capital of the Roman 330 AD: The capital of the Roman Empire was moved from Rome to Empire was moved from Rome to Byzantium by Constantine the Byzantium by Constantine the Great. The city was renamed Great. The city was renamed Constantinople.Constantinople.

(photo: (photo: Constantine the Great, Constantine the Great, Mosaic from the church of St. Mosaic from the church of St. Sophia)Sophia)

395 AD : The Roman Empire was 395 AD : The Roman Empire was divided into East and West. The divided into East and West. The first with its capital in first with its capital in Constantinople flourished for Constantinople flourished for nearly 1100 years based on the nearly 1100 years based on the Greek language and culture and Greek language and culture and Christian religion.Christian religion.

(photo: (photo: The Church of St. Sophia in The Church of St. Sophia in Constantinople)Constantinople)

Historical FactsHistorical Facts 29 May 1453: 29 May 1453:

Constantinople and Constantinople and throughout the Byzantine throughout the Byzantine Empire fell to the Ottoman Empire fell to the Ottoman Turks.Turks.

(photo: Siege of (photo: Siege of Constantinople by the Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks)Ottoman Turks)

The Greek Revolution The Greek Revolution against Ottoman Empire against Ottoman Empire starts in March 1821. After starts in March 1821. After nine years of war fighting nine years of war fighting and diplomacy the modern and diplomacy the modern Greek state was founded.Greek state was founded.

(photo: Th. Vrizakis “(photo: Th. Vrizakis “The The exodus of Greeks besieged exodus of Greeks besieged in Messonghi”)in Messonghi”)

Historical FactsHistorical Facts 1917-1918: Greece participates 1917-1918: Greece participates

in the First World War on the in the First World War on the side of the Entente.side of the Entente.

(photo: Victorious Greek army (photo: Victorious Greek army parade in Paris)parade in Paris)

1940-1941: Greece rejects the 1940-1941: Greece rejects the Italian attack and enters the Italian attack and enters the Second World War. Forcing Second World War. Forcing Germany to intervene.Germany to intervene.((photo:A. Alexandrakis: “Greek photo:A. Alexandrakis: “Greek invasion“)invasion“)

1941-1944: Period of occupation 1941-1944: Period of occupation by German, Italian and by German, Italian and Voulgarian troops.Voulgarian troops.

Historical FactsHistorical Facts 1947: With the addition 1947: With the addition

of the Dodecanese of the Dodecanese Greek state reaches Greek state reaches the current borders.the current borders.(photo: Rodos, the (photo: Rodos, the capital of the region of capital of the region of Dodecanese)Dodecanese)

1.1.1981: Greece 1.1.1981: Greece becomes a full member becomes a full member of the EEC (Now EU) of the EEC (Now EU)

(photo: (photo: The signing of The signing of the Treaty of Accession the Treaty of Accession to the EEC)to the EEC)

Famous Persons in Greek Famous Persons in Greek HistoryHistory

Miltiades was the leader of Miltiades was the leader of the Greeks against the the Greeks against the Persians at the Battle of Persians at the Battle of Marathon (490 BC). Genius Marathon (490 BC). Genius Athenian politician and Athenian politician and general.general.

Leonidas was the leader of Leonidas was the leader of the Spartians. He was the Spartians. He was “sacrificed” at “sacrificed” at Thermopylae in 480 BC Thermopylae in 480 BC along with 300 soldiers in along with 300 soldiers in his effort not allow the his effort not allow the Persian army to conquer Persian army to conquer Greece.Greece.

Famous Persons in Greek Famous Persons in Greek HistoryHistory

Pericles: Ancient Athenian Pericles: Ancient Athenian politician. He laid the foundations politician. He laid the foundations for Athenian democracy of the 5th for Athenian democracy of the 5th century BC. The monuments on century BC. The monuments on the Acropolis were created in the the Acropolis were created in the period of his administration, called period of his administration, called "Golden Age"."Golden Age".

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC): Alexander the Great (356-323 BC): Macedonia leader and ruler of all Macedonia leader and ruler of all the ancient Greek city-states. A the ancient Greek city-states. A student of the philosopher student of the philosopher Aristotle (photo). With his military Aristotle (photo). With his military campaign in Asia he spread the campaign in Asia he spread the Greek culture.Greek culture.

Famous Persons in Greek Famous Persons in Greek HistoryHistory

Theodoros Kolokotronis Theodoros Kolokotronis (1770-1843): He was (1770-1843): He was commander of the Greek commander of the Greek Revolution of 1821 and the Revolution of 1821 and the most popular hero for most popular hero for today's Greeks.today's Greeks.

Ioannis Kapodistrias (1776-Ioannis Kapodistrias (1776-1831) was Foreign Minister 1831) was Foreign Minister in Russia at the time of the in Russia at the time of the Greek Revolution of 1821. Greek Revolution of 1821. By his contribution to the By his contribution to the diplomatic field he helped diplomatic field he helped in the recognition of Greek in the recognition of Greek independence in 1830. He independence in 1830. He was the first Governor of was the first Governor of the modern Greek state.the modern Greek state.

Famous Persons in Greek Famous Persons in Greek HistoryHistory Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936) Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936)

was the politician who has renewed was the politician who has renewed and modernized the political life of and modernized the political life of Greece in the early 20th century. Greece in the early 20th century. Greece has multiplied in size and in Greece has multiplied in size and in population after the successes in the population after the successes in the Balkan wars and the First World War Balkan wars and the First World War in the years Eleftherios Venizelos in the years Eleftherios Venizelos was a Prime Minister. The Athens was a Prime Minister. The Athens airport has his name.airport has his name.

Constantine Karamanlis (1907-1998) Constantine Karamanlis (1907-1998) His name was associated to the His name was associated to the economic development of Greece economic development of Greece after World War II and the restoration after World War II and the restoration of democracy in 1974 after seven of democracy in 1974 after seven years of dictatorship. He was the years of dictatorship. He was the initiator of the policy that led to the initiator of the policy that led to the accession of Greece to EU. He was accession of Greece to EU. He was Prime Minister and President of the Prime Minister and President of the Republic for 24 years.Republic for 24 years.

GreetingsGreetings

Good morning = Good morning = καλημέρα (καλημέρα (kalimera)kalimera) Good afternoon = Good afternoon = καλησπέρα (καλησπέρα (kalispera)kalispera) Good night = Good night = καληνύχτακαληνύχτα (kalinihta) (kalinihta) Hello = Hello = Γεια σαςΓεια σας (gia sas) (gia sas) How are you? = How are you? = Πώς είσαι;Πώς είσαι; (pos ise) (pos ise) Good bye = Good bye = ΑντίοΑντίο (adio) (adio) Hi =Hi = Γεια Γεια (gia) (gia)

Landscape that I loveLandscape that I love

Santorini (Thira) is a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea. It is Santorini (Thira) is a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea. It is created from pieces of lava emerged from the sea and land tracks created from pieces of lava emerged from the sea and land tracks of a prehistoric island, which were not sunk after a terrible of a prehistoric island, which were not sunk after a terrible earthquake.earthquake.

……Oh daughter of a top anger.Oh daughter of a top anger.Nude, rising from the sea.Nude, rising from the sea.Open the brilliant gates of a man, the place to be scented with Open the brilliant gates of a man, the place to be scented with health.health.In thousands of colors to sprout again feelingIn thousands of colors to sprout again feelingknocking off the wings.knocking off the wings.And blow the freedom from everywhere…And blow the freedom from everywhere…

"Ode to Santorini""Ode to Santorini"Odysseus Elytis - Nobel Prize for Literature (1979)Odysseus Elytis - Nobel Prize for Literature (1979)

ProverbsProverbs

Love your friend with his foibles.Love your friend with his foibles. ((A tip for everlasting friendshipA tip for everlasting friendship))

A lazy youth, when old, a beggar.A lazy youth, when old, a beggar.((The importance of hard work)The importance of hard work)

Listen to all, say little.Listen to all, say little.((The ancient Greeks claimed that talking a The ancient Greeks claimed that talking a little is a sample of the philosopher)little is a sample of the philosopher)

PoemPoem “ “ Tell me, O Muse, of the man of many devices, Tell me, O Muse, of the man of many devices,

who wandered full many ways after he had sacked who wandered full many ways after he had sacked the sacred citadel of the sacred citadel of TroyTroy. . Many were the men whose cities he saw and Many were the men whose cities he saw and whose mind he learned, aye, whose mind he learned, aye, and many the woes he suffered in his heart upon and many the woes he suffered in his heart upon the sea, the sea, seeking to win his own life and the return of his seeking to win his own life and the return of his comrades. comrades. Yet even so he saved not his comrades, though he Yet even so he saved not his comrades, though he desired it sore, desired it sore, for through their own blind folly they perished—for through their own blind folly they perished—fools, who devoured the kine fools, who devoured the kine of Helios Hyperion; but he took from them the day of Helios Hyperion; but he took from them the day of their returning. of their returning. […]”[…]”

Homer's "Odyssey"Homer's "Odyssey"

PoemPoem HomerHomer ( (photophoto)) is the ancient Greek is the ancient Greek

(8th century BC)(8th century BC) epicepic poetpoet, author of , author of the epic poems the the epic poems the IliadIliad and the and the OdysseyOdyssey, the , the Homeric Hymns.Homeric Hymns. Homer's epics stand at the beginning Homer's epics stand at the beginning of the of the western canonwestern canon of literature, of literature, exerting enormous influence on the exerting enormous influence on the history of history of fictionfiction and and literatureliterature in in general. general.

““Odyssey”: Odyssey”: The poem mainly centers The poem mainly centers on the Greek hero on the Greek hero OdysseusOdysseus and his and his long journey home following the fall long journey home following the fall of of TroyTroy. It takes Odysseus ten years . It takes Odysseus ten years to reach to reach IthacaIthaca after the ten-year after the ten-year Trojan WarTrojan War. In his absence, it is . In his absence, it is assumed he has died, and his wife assumed he has died, and his wife PenelopePenelope and son and son TelemachusTelemachus must must deal with a group of unruly suitors, deal with a group of unruly suitors, the Mnesteres competing for the Mnesteres competing for Penelope's hand in marriage. Penelope's hand in marriage.

Famous PainterFamous Painter El Greco (1541-1614) was a painter, El Greco (1541-1614) was a painter,

sculptor and architect. sculptor and architect. El Greco was a nickname, a El Greco was a nickname, a

reference to his Greek origin. His full reference to his Greek origin. His full name was Domenikos name was Domenikos Theotokopoulos. Theotokopoulos.

He was born in Crete. At the age 26 He was born in Crete. At the age 26 he travelled to Italy, where he he travelled to Italy, where he enriched his style in painting with enriched his style in painting with elements of Mannerism and of elements of Mannerism and of Renaissance. Renaissance. In 1577 he moved to Toledo, Spain, In 1577 he moved to Toledo, Spain, where he lived and worked until his where he lived and worked until his death. death. He is best known for tortuously He is best known for tortuously elongated figures and fantastic elongated figures and fantastic pigmentation.pigmentation.

(photo: “(photo: “The Adoration of the The Adoration of the Shepherds”)Shepherds”)

RecipeRecipe Fasolada (Fasolada (φασολάδα)φασολάδα)/ Bean soupe/ Bean soupe: : Plate of traditional Greek Plate of traditional Greek

cuisine. It is a soup made after cooking the following material in a cuisine. It is a soup made after cooking the following material in a saucepan: dry beans, carrot, celery, parsley, onion, olive oil and saucepan: dry beans, carrot, celery, parsley, onion, olive oil and tomato paste. Traditional sausage and red peppertomato paste. Traditional sausage and red pepper can be also can be also added.added.

It was the national food of the Greeks in the years of rural It was the national food of the Greeks in the years of rural economy. Each family could produce those materials so, it could economy. Each family could produce those materials so, it could feed a sufficient number of people in a hygenic manner.feed a sufficient number of people in a hygenic manner.

SportsSports Football and basketball are Football and basketball are

the most popular sports in the most popular sports in Greece. There are thousands Greece. There are thousands of clubs and millions of people of clubs and millions of people engaged in a business or engaged in a business or hobby with them. hobby with them.

In football the greatest In football the greatest success was the winning of success was the winning of the European Championship the European Championship in 2004 by our National Team in 2004 by our National Team ((photophoto).).

In basketball there are In basketball there are successes in national and club successes in national and club level. The national team was level. The national team was European champion in 1987, European champion in 1987, 2005 (2005 (photophoto) and second in ) and second in the World Championship in the World Championship in 2006. Panathinaikos2006. Panathinaikos, , a a famous Greek club,famous Greek club, is five is five times European champion in times European champion in last fourteen years.last fourteen years.

Famous GreeksFamous Greeks Maria Callas (1923-1977) was a Maria Callas (1923-1977) was a

famous singer. She was a soprano famous singer. She was a soprano and the most famous opera diva.and the most famous opera diva. Aristotle Onassis (1900-1975) was Aristotle Onassis (1900-1975) was one of the richest people in the one of the richest people in the world. His involvement with the world. His involvement with the companies made him famous as companies made him famous as well as his personal life. well as his personal life. Callas and Onassis were a couple for Callas and Onassis were a couple for many years (many years (photophoto).).

Dr George Papanicolaou (1883-Dr George Papanicolaou (1883-1962) was a 1962) was a GreekGreek pioneer in pioneer in cytologycytology and early cancer detection, and early cancer detection, and the inventor of the “and the inventor of the “Pap smearPap smear". ". Millions of women around the world Millions of women around the world owe their salvation from cervical owe their salvation from cervical cancer in his own scientific methods cancer in his own scientific methods and discoveries (and discoveries (photophoto).).

Famous MonumentFamous Monument Parthenon is probably the most Parthenon is probably the most

famous and most visited monument famous and most visited monument in the world from the Antiquity times. in the world from the Antiquity times. Is the symbol of the Ancient Greek Is the symbol of the Ancient Greek civilization. It was built on the rock of civilization. It was built on the rock of Acropolis, where there are several Acropolis, where there are several monuments from the Golden Era of monuments from the Golden Era of Athens. The temple of Parthenon was Athens. The temple of Parthenon was dedicated to Goddess Athena, dedicated to Goddess Athena, protector of the ancient city of protector of the ancient city of Athens. It was built under Pericles Athens. It was built under Pericles administration by the architects administration by the architects Iktinos and Kalikrates. There was a Iktinos and Kalikrates. There was a magnificent statue of Goddess magnificent statue of Goddess Athena inside it, made by Phidias, Athena inside it, made by Phidias, inside. The external pillars of the inside. The external pillars of the Parthenon are not exactly straight, Parthenon are not exactly straight, they are slightly curved so they give they are slightly curved so they give an optical illusion as if they were an optical illusion as if they were straight for every ankle you will look. straight for every ankle you will look.

The “International” Greek The “International” Greek Language Language

““Pause, telephone, enthusiasm, dialogue, call, Pause, telephone, enthusiasm, dialogue, call, method, episode, organization, economic, idea, method, episode, organization, economic, idea, synthesize, problem, melancholy, synthesize, problem, melancholy, phenomenon, characteristic, epoch, program, phenomenon, characteristic, epoch, program, practice, chaos, parallel, climate, basic, practice, chaos, parallel, climate, basic, apologize, ironic, strategic, magic, butter, apologize, ironic, strategic, magic, butter, paper, scheme, pirate, channel, devil, diplomat, paper, scheme, pirate, channel, devil, diplomat, anemia, oxygen, peptic, stomach, symptom, anemia, oxygen, peptic, stomach, symptom, organ, biology, gastronomic, magnet, pole, organ, biology, gastronomic, magnet, pole, electronic, algebra, geometry, mathematics, electronic, algebra, geometry, mathematics, archeology, astronomy, geography, archeology, astronomy, geography, pedagogical, political, democracy, anarchy, pedagogical, political, democracy, anarchy, philosophy, orthodoxy, catholicphilosophy, orthodoxy, catholic, …”, …”

Only a few examples from the traces of Greek culture and Greek Only a few examples from the traces of Greek culture and Greek language in the world community. Not only words that come from Greece, language in the world community. Not only words that come from Greece, but also a whole world of ideas and science with Greek roots. We can be but also a whole world of ideas and science with Greek roots. We can be proud for all these ...proud for all these ...

The music of the presentation comes from the The music of the presentation comes from the Greek composer Stamatis Spanoudakis and it Greek composer Stamatis Spanoudakis and it

has the title “Sea”.has the title “Sea”.

The students of E class who cooperated for the The students of E class who cooperated for the presentation of the country are: presentation of the country are: Stefanos Akrivogiannis, Maria Vlahou, Stefanos Akrivogiannis, Maria Vlahou, Matoula Gerovasili, Laura Giakou, Liana Matoula Gerovasili, Laura Giakou, Liana Diavitidi, Katerina Zafiriou, Elisabeth Diavitidi, Katerina Zafiriou, Elisabeth Theohari, Theohari, Paris Kalafatakis, Kalie Kafasi, Paris Kalafatakis, Kalie Kafasi, Thanasis Kostanasios, Georgia Makri, Thanasis Kostanasios, Georgia Makri, Rosalinda Moutso, Phanis Moutso, Donald Rosalinda Moutso, Phanis Moutso, Donald Skouka, Anna Tselikou, Alkis TsetsilasSkouka, Anna Tselikou, Alkis Tsetsilas

with the help of the teachers of our school: with the help of the teachers of our school: Tenia Goutzoulia, Sophia Vasiliou, Xanthoula Tenia Goutzoulia, Sophia Vasiliou, Xanthoula DanilopoulouDanilopoulou..