GREECEby J. Brandon DeLoach

Greek Borders:Countries: Albania, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Turkey

Waters: Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea

Physical Characteristics:Surrounded by water on three sides

Approximately 2000 barrier islands

Mountainous terrain as well as white sandy coastline- Mount Olympus rises 9,750 feet

Many active volcanoes

Government Current constitution

describes country as "presidential parliamentary republic”

Prime Minister is Head of State – currently held by George Papandreou

Legislative power is vested in government and the Hellenic Parliament

Ancient Culture/HistoryThe Parthenon In the archaic period

Greece was made of independent states, called polis, or city states.

The polis of Athens included 2500 sq km of territory.

Others polis territories were only 250 sq km.

Society was broken into free people and slaves

Picturesque GREECE

Modern Culture/IndustryGreece has a diverse culture influenced by both

eastern and western cultures of the world

Athens, the capital city, inhabits 1/3 of the countries population totaling 10.5 million people

The shipping industry holds one of the world’s largest fleets

Facts about the Greek people

Religion is primarily Greek Orthodox at 98% of population, Muslims 1.3%, other .07%

Life expectancy Male 75.66yrs/Female 81.81yrs

Labor force 1.4 million

Main line telephones approx. 5million/Cell phones 8 million.

Fact about the Greek Economy

Exports totaling approximately 5.5 billion

Imports totaling approximately 54.28 billion

Natural resources include: petroleum, iron ore, bauxite, lead, and zinc

GDP 21,300 per capita

ConclusionGreece has an ancient history dating back to

800 b.c. making it a tourist attraction for the world.

The countries location in the Mediterranean Sea provides a strategic economic location for its population

The strong history and economic potential provides Greece the ability to be a great country.