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Greece (i/ɡriːs/ GREESS; Greek: Ελλάδα, Elláda [eˈlaða]), officially the Hellenic Republic (Greek: Ελληνική Δημοκρατία, Ellīnikī́ Dīmokratía [eliniˈci ðimokraˈti.a]) and known since ancient times as Hellas (/ˈhɛləs/; Greek: Ελλάς, Ellás), is a country located in southeastern Europe. According to the 2011 census, Greece's population is around 10.8 million. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki, which is commonly referred to as the co-capital.
Greece is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Situated on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, it shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north and Turkey to the northeast. Greece consists of nine geographic regions: Macedonia, Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Thessaly, Epirus, the Aegean Islands (including the Dodecanese and Cyclades), Thrace, Crete, and the Ionian Islands. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin and the 11th longest coastline in the world at 13,676 km (8,498 mi) in length, featuring a vast number of islands, of which 227 are inhabited. Eighty percent of Greece is mountainous, with Mount Olympus being the highest peak at 2,918 metres (9,573 ft).
Alexander III of Macedon (20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ Μέγας, Aléxandros ho Mégas [a.lék.san.dros ho mé.gas], from the Greek ἀλέξω (alexō) "defend" and ἀνδρ- (andr-), the stem of ἀνήρ (anēr) "man" and means "protector of men"), was a King (Basileus) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and a member of the Argead dynasty, an ancient Greek royal house. Born in Pella in 356 BC, Alexander succeeded his father, Philip II, to the throne at the age of twenty. He spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented military campaign through Asia and northeast Africa, and by the age of thirty he had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to Egypt into northwest India and modern-day Pakistan. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered one of history's most successful military commanders.
During his youth, Alexander was tutored by the philosopher Aristotle until the age of 16. After Philip's assassination in 336 BC, Alexander succeeded his father to the throne and inherited a strong kingdom and an experienced army. Alexander was awarded the generalship of Greece and used this authority to launch his father's Panhellenic project to lead the Greeks in the conquest of Persia. In 334 BC, he invaded the Achaemenid Empire, ruled Asia Minor, and began a series of campaigns that lasted ten years. Alexander broke the power of Persia in a series of decisive battles, most notably the battles of Issus and Gaugamela. He subsequently overthrew the Persian King Darius III and conquered the Achaemenid Empire in its entirety. At that point, his empire stretched from the Adriatic Sea to the Indus River.
Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml Alexander the Great died over 2,000 years, yet Greece and Macedonia are still fighting over his birthplace. It's just one of many issues dividing the two countries. So, why do they hate each other? Learn More: The Macedonian-Greek Conflict http://www.historyofmacedonia.org/MacedonianGreekConflict/conflict.html "The Macedonian-Greek conflict is a very complex issue. " Macedonian PM: Greece is avoiding talks over name dispute http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/14/business/macedonia-prime-minister-greece/index.html "Macedonia is "frustrated" by Greece's efforts to block its European Union membership over a longstanding identity dispute, the country's Prime Minister has said." Macedonian http://aboutworldlanguages.com/macedonian "Macedonian ...
●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩ESPAÑOL۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Macedonia famosa (en griego Μακεδονία ξακουστή, Makedonía xakustí) es una canción, en ocasiones utilizada como himno de la región griega de Macedonia (Grecia). ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩ENGLISH۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Famous Macedonia (Greek: Μακεδονία ξακουστή - Makedonía xakoustí) is a military march, often regarded as the unofficial anthem of the Greek region of Macedonia, and used by the Hellenic Army since the Balkan Wars. It is associated with the Makedhonomáhi (Macedonian fighters and/or fighters for Macedonia) in "Macedonian Struggle" and can be heard on parades and national anniversaries. It is written in Dorian scale, in iambic 15-syllable (ιαμβικός δεκαπεντασύλλαβος). The beat is 2/4 and it can be danced as a chassapiko (χασάπικο). It can be performed in conjunction with ...
Ljubčo Georgievski, the former Prime Minister of FYROM explains why Macedonia is only Greece and that his people are Slavs. http://augofeta.blogspot.com/
Watch the full game FYR Macedonia v Greece at EuroBasket 2015. For more info on the event go to http://www.eurobasket2015.org Subscribe to our YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/FIBAworld?sub_confirmation=1), visit the official FIBA website (http://www.fiba.com) and follow us on our social media platforms to never miss a beat. Facebook: http://facebook.com/FIBA Twitter: http://twitter.com/FIBA Google+: http://google.com/+FIBA Instagram: http://instagr.am/FIBA Sina Weibo: http://weibo.com/FIBAofficial Vine: http://vine.co/FIBA
Macedonian victory over greece, 72:58. Well Done Macedonia. i slowed down one of many fouls the refs gave away because all of macedonia's opponents pay off the refs. On greek tv they blocked out all notations of Macedonia and MKD, but they could not block out the Macedonian victory and the chants of proud Macedonian fans. This is just for people who missed out on the match and to see the Highlights of a Great match by Macedonia, All Copyright to EuroBasket 2011 Lithuania
CSI: NY About Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Alexander the Great, Naousa, Sun of Vergina... because some things are just Greek and no one can change that, no matter how much he tries to twist the history!
Σαμαράς Μήνυμα Θεσσαλονίκη: Η Μακεδονία είναι Ελλάδα, ο Μέγας Αλέξανδρος είναι Έλληνας Greek Prime Minister as always until now when he is in Thessaloniki, and today, do not forget to mention in his speech that Macedonia is exclusively Greek. On the occasion of the 100 anniversary of the liberation of the city, Samaras said that the events of the period 1912-1913 Greece once and for all and it najnedvosmislen thus decided the Macedonian question. [Thessaloniki message Samaras: Macedonia is Greece, Alexander the Great is Greek] - Macedonia is Greece. Its history, its heritage, its culture, an integral part of Greek history, from the Greek heritage of Greek culture, Antonis Samaras said chairman of the government of Greece. Greek Prime Minister attending the Ministry of Macedon...
Though our visit was brief, Audrey and I still made it our mission to see as many sights and attractions as possible around Athens, Greece. We set out to visit temples and ruins steeped in history, but along the way we also discovered that the Greek capital is a city with a pretty cool vibe, lots of art, and great food. This video guide will showcase 20 things to do in Athens, Greece: GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbackpacker/ facebook: ...
Explore the most popular destinations in Greece (Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini) in this quick 3 minute overview. Whether your clients want to experience luxury accommodations and spa’s, or prefer to dive into the authentic countryside, Greece is a paradise for everyone. Find out more about planning Greek itineraries in this Webinar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUbOwnlZw0M
✱ 17.119 Hotels in Greece - Lowest Price Guarantee ► http://goo.gl/xSu5yt Travel video about destination Greece. Although Greece is the home of ancient gods, birthplace of European civilisation and a country of great warriors and philosophers it is also a country of many islands with tiny villages and white houses, a deep blue sea and almost constant sunshine.Athens is a lively city set in historic surroundings. Unique among all other Greek temples is the Acropolis whose imposing appearance and artistic decoration signified the great influence and power of ancient Athens. Six female figures, the Karyatides, support the southern hall of the Ionic Temple of Erechtheion that stands on sacred ground close to the main temple. The imposing Mitrópolis is the main Greek Orthodox cathedral in Athe...
The Greek islands: jewels thrown into the Aegean Sea. History and nature: Romans and Byzantines, sun worshippers and swimmers, gentle bays, sea as blue as the sky, sky as blue as the sea, and golden sand. Old cities, monasteries built on cliffs, mosaics shining with gold, the scent of the orange orchards, waving, silvery olive trees, taverns and cafes, windmills and idyllic, white walled villages, crowded bays… The 12 most beautiful and most visited islands in one movie! -------------- Watch more travel videos ► http://goo.gl/HYQdhg Join us. Subscribe now! ► http://goo.gl/QHWi2p Be our fan on Facebook ► http://goo.gl/0xmbQk Follow us on Twitter ► http://goo.gl/334ln5 -------------- Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated! Please: respec...
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You'll find romance in the many things to do in Santorini, such as Red Sand beach, Fira, the volcano, Oia, the donkeys and much more. I was there for three days-- here's 15 Best Things to Do in Santorini... especially if you're a solo traveler! Top Attractions in Santorini http://grrrltraveler.com/europe/greece/15-things-to-do-in-santorini/ Audio: YouTube Commons Water Lily by The 126ers My Other Travel Guides: New York Travel Guide ✈ http://bit.ly/New-York-Travel-Guide Coney Island Travel Guide ✈ http://bit.ly/Coney-Island-Guide Los Angeles Travel Guide ✈ http://bit.ly/Los-Angeles-Travel-Guide Venice Beach Travel Guide ✈ http://bit.ly/Venice-Beach-Guide Athens Travel Guide ✈ http://bit.ly/Athens-Travel-Guide Yangon Travel Guide ✈ bit.ly/Yangon-Travel-Guide Cappadocia Travel Gu...
Athens is one of Europe's most overlooked cities, despite its strong history. So I'm going to share my 23 best things to do in Athens, Greece. As a traveler, there's many top attractions of Athens. Like any capital city, the list can be endless. What were my top highlights of this city? Let's see... http://wp.me/pNFhP-bY8 23 Best Things to Do in Athens | Top Attractions of Athens 1. Acropolis Hill 0:32 2. New Acropolis Museum 0:46 3. Plaka 0:49 4. Anafiotika :057 5. Greek Coffee 1:22 6. Temple of Zeus 7. Handrian's Arch 8. Greek Street foods and snack. 1:37 9. Hop on Hop off bus 10. Funicular 11. Mount Lycabettus 12. Mount Lycabettus Church 2:09 13. Syntagma Square 14. Parliament Building: Tomb of the Uknown Soldier 2:29 15. Evzone Guards 2:39 16. Omonia Square 17. Cent...
http://www.RealVacationCareers.com Travel video guide to the Greek island of Mykonos. It is Nightlife in Greece at it's best. Party Island!!! I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)
✱ 859 Hotels in Santorini - Lowest Price Guarantee ► http://goo.gl/Y5gqR7 The characteristic white-walled buildings of Santorini are standing upon each other in a happy disorder. The narrow alleys show us a new miracle at each turn. The top of our house is the other house’s balcony, from where there is a perfect view on the dark blue water of the Aegean Sea. The venetian blinds summon the color of the blue sky, the rows of cubic houses are sometimes broken by a blue-domed temple or a windmill. The balconies are full of geranium. The smell of gyros is in the air, from the cafes we hear the bouzouki, and the sight of the sunset from the taverns is unforgettable. The sun is scorching, one can smell the salty air and hear the seagulls, while down below the white boats sail towards their unkno...
Welcome to Pan The Organizer, where you and I work together to help you organize different aspects of your life! In today's show, I'm going to bring you guys on a trip to Greece! I will show you all the must see attractions and entertain you along the way. This will help you organize and plan your trip to Greece! Greece is a very popular tourist destination in Europe and hopefully this video will give you a taste of what to expect. I'll bring you to the islands of Santorini, Crete and Milos. We'll also head for the mainland and visit Greece's capital, Athens as well as a small village along the way. This country is rich in culture, architecture and history. And the food is amazing! Come along for the ride and enjoy the video! Here are some links to the places we visited: Akrot...