Famous Places in Greece

Located in Southeastern Europe, Greece is one of the most famous destinations for those who are inclined towards nature as well as for those who love places of historical significance. The landscape of Greece is mountainous with an interesting mix of plains as well. Tourism in Greece is a large industry, which is why one can find extremely good amenities. The beautiful landscapes and interesting monuments continue to attract visitors particularly from China. To know more about this beautiful country, read about some famous places in Greece.



Famous Places in Greece:

Athens - Greece

Athens:

Being the capital as well as the largest city of Greece, Athens attracts hordes of visitors every year. Athens is also known as the center for arts and philosophy. Since the 2004 Olympic games, Athens has turned out to be even more famous as a tourist destination. The city has the most magnificent museums that display the best in Greek art (The National Archaeological Museum and the Benaki Museum.) The Greek temple, Parthenon located on the Acropolis was designed by Phidias and is a must visit for tourists.

Corfu - Greece

Corfu:

For the lovers of the azure waters, Corfu is a perfect destination! This Greek island lies in the Ionian Sea. The beautiful coastline stretches to 217 kilometers. Corfu is known for its very unique history, which lends it a completely different look from other places in Greece. The Corfu town is also distinctive because of the unique architecture. There are many landmarks of historical significance such as the City Hall based on Venetian-Roman style architecture or the palace of Mon Repos.

Santorini - Greece

Santorini:

Known more for its volcanic islands, this is a circular shaped archipelago in the Aegean Sea. Although, Santorini can be considered to be the result of volcanic eruptions, it still remains a major tourist destination in Greece. What one can expect to see out here is the beautiful lagoon located between three cliffs. The town of Santorini is located high up on the cliffs that offers a panoramic view of the coastline. The towns of Kamari and Perissa are notable for their black sandy beaches. Those who love quiet, serene places can visit Akrotiri. Basically, you can look forward to a wonderful time at Santorini.

Rhodes - Greece

Rhodes:

The Greek island of Rhodes, famously known for the Colossus of Rhodes, lies in the eastern area of the Aegean Sea. There are many places that are of historical importance such as the Acropolis of Lindos, the Temple of Apollo, Acropolis of Rhodes and the old town of Rhodes etc. The island of Rhodes has a very lively nightlife. You can have a great time visiting the Archaeological Museum or simply amble along the lanes of the Old City. The Rhodes City has some interesting landmarks such as the Grand Master’s Palace and the Medieval City of Rhodes. It is amongst the best international tourist destinations.



Apart from these, some other famous places in Greece are Kefalonia, Mykonos, Crete and Kos that are a must-visit for all people who are planning to visit this country. Truly, Greece holds some of the most spectacular sights that can transport you to a completely different world!

Vroulidia Beach

Vroulidia is a small beach covered with small white pebbles with clear waters that are usually very cold.

Its location at the edge a cliff makes the scenery breath taking.

Its situated at the most Northern part of Chios island, only 5Km away from the port of Emborios.

Try to avoid visiting it Sunday since it gets very crowded.

Travel & Tourism Of Greece Facts About Greece

Facts About Greece

Name of the country: Elliniki Dimokratia (Ellas, Ellada)
People: Ellines (Hellenes) Women: Ellenides Men: Ellines
Size: 131.940 sq. km (land 99%, sea 1%)
Coastline: 13,676 km
Population: just under 11000000 (46% men, 54% women)
Language: Greek (Ellinika)
Coordinates: 39 00N 22 00E
Borders to: Albania, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey
Highest mountain: Mt Olympus, 2917 m
Capital: Athens

Natural resources: petroleum, marble, hydropower, magnetite, lignite, bauxite (and gold)
Natural hazards: earthquakes

Currency: EURO €

Religion: 98% Greek Orthodox, 1,3 Muslim, 0,7 Other
Literacy: 95%
Population growth: 0,14 %
Life expectancy: 82,21 (women), 76,98 (men)
Work branches: 8,3 % agriculture, 27,3 % industry, 64,4 % services
Unemployment: 8,3% (2007)
Industries: agriculture: food, wine, tobacco, dairy products, olives, tomatoes, potatoes, meat, corn, wheat, barley, sugar beets Tourism, textiles, Chemicals, Metal, Mining, petroleum.
Government: parliamentary republic, until 1974 monarchy

Administrative divisions:51 prefectures (nomoi, singular - nomos)and 1 autonomous region*; Ayion Oros* (Mt. Athos), Aitolia kai Akarnania, Achaia, Argolis, Arkadia, Arta, Attici, Dodekanisos, Drama, Evritania, Evros, Evvoia,

Florina, Fokis, Fthiotida, Grevena, Ilia, Imathia, Ioannina, Irakleion, Karditsa, Kastoria, Kavala, Cephalonia, Kerkyra (Corfu), Halcidiki, Chania, Chios, Cyclades, Kilkis, Korinth, Kozani, Lakonia, Larissa, Lasithi, Lesvos,
Lefcas, Magnisia, Messinia, Pella, Pieria, Preveza, Rethymnon, Rodhopi, Samos, Serrai, Thesprotia, Thessaloniki, Trikala, Voiotia, Xanthi, Zakynthos

National Holiday: 25 March (1821 Day when the war of independence broke out.)
Chief of State: Karolos Papoulias
Prime Minister: Georgios Papandreou, Socialist party (PASOK) since October-06-2009
Elections: every 4 years
Parliament: 300 seats, the MP's are voted by the people for four years.
Last election (4 October 2009): PASOK 43.92% 160 seats NEA DEMOKRATIA 33.48 % (91 seats) , KKE 7.54% (21 seats), LA.O.S 5.63% (15), SY.RI.ZA 4.60% (13). source www.ypes.gr.
Budget:(2007) Gross Domestic Product 314,6 billion $ Gross National Product 310,8 billion $ world rank 29 Gross National Income per capita 30,600 $ world rank 24,
National external debt: $301,9 billion $. Annual inflation 2.8%

Electricity: 91,24% hydro, 8,26% fossil fuel, 0,5% other
Ports and harbours: Alexandroupolis, Eleusis, Irakleion, Kavala, Kerkyra (Corfu), Chalkis, Igoumenitsa, Lavrion, Patras, Pireus, Thessaloniki, Volos

International organizations: Australia Group, BIS, BSEC, CCC, CE, CERN, EAPC, EBRD, ECE,

EIB, EU, FAO, G- 6, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO, ITU, MINURSO, NAM (guest), NATO, NEA, NSG,
OAS (observer), OECD, OPCW, OSCE, PCA, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNIKOM, UNMIBH, UNOMIG, UPU, WEU, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTrO, ZC

Trade partners: Germany, Italy, UK, France, Netherlands, US.
National Service: Obligatory, 1 year.
Military branches: Hellenic Army, Hellenic Navy, Hellenic Air Force, National Guard, Police

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