1. We are from Agrinio, Greece
and we are very glad to meet
you!
To know us better , let’s learn
something about Greece!

2. We had a long journey-up to come here!

4. Its location
• Greece known since
ancient times as
Hellas is a country in
Southern Europe.
• AAthens is the
nation’s capital and
the largest city.
• Greece is strategically
located at the
crossroads of Europe,
Western Asia and
Africa.
• The Aegean Sea lies
to the east of the
mainland, the Ionian
Sea to the west and
the Mediterranean
Sea to the south.

5. Climate
• The climate of Greece is
mediterranean with hot and dry
summers and winters that can
be quite cold and wet.
• The weather is mostly sunny
and summers are usually very
hot. In July and August
temperatures usually reach 30
to 35°C, but sometimes even
40°C and more.

6. Greek flag

7. Eighty percent of Greece consists of
mountains or hills, making the country one
of the most mountainous in Europe.

8. Mount
Olympus
Mount Olympus, the mythical abode of the Greek Gods.

9. Some of the Olympian
gods

10. And now look at some of the most popular
and special monuments in Greece!
Acropolis ,Athens

11. The archeological site of Delphi

12. The site of Olympia was the
location of the ancient Olympic
Games.

13. The Hermes
Of Praxiteles
(one of the
greek gods)
The infant is
Dionysus.
Olympia
Archaeologica
l Museum

14. The lion’s Gate in Mycenae has been
listed as outstanding example of
human creative genious.

15. Epidaurus, ancient greek theatre
It was designed by Polykleitos the Younger in the 4th
Century BC
It seats up to 15,000 people.
It is marveled for its exceptional acoustics.

16. Greek religion
The religion of Greek people is an
important aspect of the Greek
culture. The Greek population in
mainland Greece and the Greek
islands is Christian Orthodox per
98%.
The religion of rest of the
population is Muslims, Catholic and
Jewish.

17. Meteora is one of the largest
and most important complexes of
Eastern Orthodox monasteries in
Greece.

18. Orthodox spiritual centre since 1054,Mount Athos has
enjoyed an autonomous statute since Byzantine times.
Holy mountain includes 20 monasteries but is forbidden
to women.

19. EASTER is the most sacred observance
in the Greek orthodox faith.
Preparations and customs remain some
of the most traditional in modern Greek
life.
• The holiest day of Holy week is Holy
Friday. Church bells ring all day in slow
mournful tone.From the early morning
hours in all the greek churches , the
epitaph ,decorated of flowers is ready to
receive the body of Jesus.

20. • On Holy Saturday , the Eternal Flame is
brought to Greece by military jet , and it
is distributed to waiting priests who carry
it to their local churches.

21. • The Midnight service of the Resurrection
is an occasion attended by everyone who
is able , including children , each holding a
white candle.

22. • The main dish at the
Easter Table is the
Easter Lamb or goat
(usually kid) .Also
kokoretsi ,magiritsa
and dyed red Easter
eggs that become
pieces of a traditional
game. Each person
takes an egg and
challengers attempt
to crack each other’s
eggs. The breaking
of the eggs is meant
to symbolize Christ
breaking from the
Tomb.

23. Education in Greece
• The greek educational system is mainly
divided into three levels , primary,
secondary and tertiary.
• Primary education is divided into
kindergarten lasting one or two years and
primary school spanning six years (ages 6
to 12).

24. GREEK ISLANDS
• Greece has a large number of islands,
with estimates ranging from somewhere
around 1,200 to 6,000 depending on the
minimum size to take into account.
• Crete is the largest greek island by area,
located at the southern edge of the
Aegean sea.

25. Milos-Kleftiko
Chania Crete
Zakinthos-Navagio
Santorini

26. Santorini

27. Mykonos

28. Naxos

29. And now it is time to present our
city ,Agrinio!
• Agrinio is the largest city of Aetoloakarnania
regional of Greece, with 106,000 inhabitants. It
is the economical center of Aetoloakarnania,
although its capital is the town of Mesolonghi.
• The majority of the local population was
occupied for an important period of time in the
tobacco industry. Big tobacco companies were
founded in the city, including the famous
Papastratos.

30. Agrinio ’s
emblem

31. Papastratos tobacco company ,a
building that is clearly historic,
architectural and of cultural value
to the city.

32. Our Town-hall

33. The Archaeological museum of Agrinio

35. Lake Trichonida is the largest
natural lake in Greece. It Is
situated in the southeast of the
city of Agrinio.

36. The gorge of Klisoura at the old
national road, 15 km.
On the south of the city of Agrinio

37. In Agrinio we produce a variety of table olives :
Green, black, blond and kalamon olives

38. Tobacco’s production

39. Our school was built in 1931 and was funded by “Papastratos brothers
and, is why , it is also called “Papastrateia Ekpaideutiria .Our school
was completely renovated 5 years ago.

40. Scenes of our school life

41. Planting flowers

42. Visiting the local TV
studio

43. Oh! A bird’s nest!

44. A squirrel in our garden!

45. In the
swimming
pool

46. Excursion in ancient
Olympia

48. nternational day of museums :18th
may
n our Archaeological museum.

49. Hi! i’m little
John and I
pretend to be
a beekeeper

50. What are we doing here? We are
measuring a cycle In our
playground!

51. In the local theatre

52. Carnival in our school

53. Thank you!!!
Ευχαριστώ!!!