02-05-2011, 09:48 AM
Presented By
Sudipta Banerjee
Abhinav Mukherjee
Sandipan Kr. Dey
GREECE.ppt (Size: 2.03 MB / Downloads: 51)
The Mediterranean Sea affects the Greek climate.
The Terrain
No part of Greece is more than about forty miles from the coast.
There are lots of islands surrounding Greece.
Greek Culture
The ancient Greeks made great achievements in philosophy, literature, art, and architecture that influenced the development of later cultures and ideas.
Vital Statistics
Population: approximately 11 million citizens
Capital: Athens
Land Size: 131,990 square kilometers
Government: Parliamentary Republic. The president is the ceremonial head of the state, but the prime minister is the head of government.
Religion: 97 percent Greek Orthodox (Muslim, Roman Catholics and Jewish minorities)
Currency: Euro (previously Drachmas)
Language: Greek