Greece is a country in South Eastern Europe, situated on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. It is bordered by Bulgaria, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania to the north and by Turkey to the east.. The Aegean Sea lies to the east and south of mainland Greece, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west. Both, parts of the eastern Mediterranean basin, feature a vast number of islands.
Having exported chaos, drama, tragedy and democracy before most nations were staying up late enough to want souvlaki, Greece boasts an unrivalled legacy. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world - the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionysos.
Crete was the centre of Europe's most ancient civilization, the Minoan. Referred to often as the 'cradle' of European civilization.
Today Crete is a popular tourist destination; its attractions include the Minoan sites of Knossos and Phaistos. is the largest of the Greek islands.
Greece has a population of around 12 million people, a Euro currency and Athens its capital city.
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