3. 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
4. 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
5. Ancient Culture/History
The 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
7. Modern Culture/Industry
Greece 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
8. 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.
9. 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
10. Conclusion
Greece 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.