Greece is surrounded by water on three sides and has mountainous terrain. It has a parliamentary republic government with the prime minister as head of state. Ancient Greece was made up of independent city-states like Athens. Modern Greece has a population of 10.5 million, most of whom live in Athens. It has an economy focused on shipping and tourism.

1. GREECE
by J. Brandon DeLoach

2. Greek Borders:
 Countries: Albania, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Turkey
 Waters: Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea

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

6. Picturesque GREECE

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.