Greece

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin, featuring thousands of islands. The country comprises nine traditional geographic regions, and has a population of over 10.4 million. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city.
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Some of the key events about Greece

  • 146 BC
    Roman forces conquered and sacked Corinth, marking the end of Greek independence
  • 267 AD
    The Heruli, a Germanic tribe, sacked Athens, destroying many ancient monuments and buildings
  • 330 BC
    The Hellenistic period began, spreading Greek culture across a vast empire
  • 431 BC
    The Peloponnesian War began, leading to a devastating 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta
  • 432 BC
    The Parthenon was completed on the Acropolis, becoming an enduring symbol of ancient Greek architecture
  • 480 BC
    The Acropolis of Athens was destroyed by Persian forces during their invasion of Greece
  • 508 BC
    Democracy was introduced in Athens, marking the birth of a revolutionary political system
  • 776 BC
    The first Olympic Games were held in Olympia, establishing a tradition that would last for centuries
  • 1453
    Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire, ending the Byzantine Empire and Greek control of the city
  • 1821
    The Greek War of Independence started, leading to the country's liberation from Ottoman rule
  • 1821
    The Greek War of Independence began, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life
  • 1896
    The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, reviving the ancient tradition
  • 1912
    Greece doubled its territory after the Balkan Wars, significantly expanding its borders
  • 1941
    Nazi Germany invaded and occupied Greece during World War II, leading to severe hardships and famine
  • 1946
    The Greek Civil War erupted, causing significant casualties and economic devastation
  • 1967
    A military junta seized power in a coup d'état, establishing a seven-year dictatorship
  • 1981
    Greece joined the European Economic Community (now European Union), integrating with modern Europe
  • 2004
    Athens successfully hosted the Summer Olympic Games, showcasing the country to the world
  • 2009
    Greece's debt crisis began, leading to severe economic recession and austerity measures
  • 2018
    Greece exited its international bailout program, marking a turning point in its economic recovery

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