Post on 12-May-2015
Greece
Ian M., Madhav P., Maya M.
IntroductionGreece’s official name is Hellenic Democracy.
The capital of Greece is Athens.
The population is 10,600,000.
The official language is Greek.
http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com/encnav/Peoples-of-Europe.22
Geography
There are lots of temples in Greece from back in ancient times.
Greece usually has a warm climate although the winters can get cold and can have a decent amount of snow.
due to the shore they have a lot of access to water.
The plains and pastures are usually reserved for the animals.
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People
Easter is a very important holiday to the Greek people because they believe in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition.
Greece has one of the oldest artistic traditions in Europe.
Greek children go to school for at least nine years, starting at age six.
59% of Greeks live in modern houses in the city – or in quieter suburban homes
http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com/encnav/Peoples-of-Europe.22
Food
Breakfast is not a important meal in Greece.
Greek style coffee is strong, sweet and thick with grounds
Greek yogurt is usually sour
Men usually go to coffee shops to discuss business
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Interesting Facts
A married woman's place is in the kitchen.
young woman never left unaccompanied.
Greek woman are expected to live up to 82 years while men to the age of 77.
The Greek alphabet has 24 letters.
Bibliography
http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com/encnav/Peoples-of-Europe.22
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