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- 2. Greece is a beautiful country that impresses both with its natural and cultural scene. This country has a rich history and a vast cultural heritage, preserved in its architecture, art, and literature. It is considered the successor of ancient Greece. As such, it is the cradle of all Western civilization. In Greece, you will find many unique monuments, wonderful beaches, islands, and wild mountains. Thanks to its diverse cuisine, exceptional people, and stunning views, Greece is an incredible country truly worth visiting. In the following slides, I want to present some lesser and more well-known facts about Greece.
- 3. The official name of Greece is the Hellenic Republic, but to this day, the Greeks call their country “Hellas” or “Ellada,” and they call themselves “Hellenes.” This is connected to the Greeks' deep attachment to mythology, which has intertwined with their history and tradition for hundreds of years.
- 4. Greece is located in the southeastern part of Europe, at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula. In addition to the mainland, Greece consists of around 2500 islands, of which 165 are inhabited. The most famous and most visited by tourists are: - Crete - Rhodes - Corfu - Santorini - Samos - Zakynthos - Kos
- 5. Athens, the city rising from the ashes – Greece's capital was almost completely rebuilt in the 19th century after gaining independence from the Ottoman Empire. Athens’ origins date back 3400 years. This makes the Greek capital one of the oldest cities in the world! Moreover, Athens has been continuously inhabited for at least 7000 years, and today, one-third of Greece’s population lives there.
- 6. You speak Greek and don’t even know it! The Greek language has contributed to the entire world, as a large number of words come from Greek. For example, words like economy, academy, school, poem and decade, alphabet.
- 7. Currently, the Greek currency is the euro, since January 1 2002. The previous currency, since ancient times, was the drachma, a word that meant “handful.” It was a silver coin first minted around 650 BC, making it the oldest currency in Europe.
- 8. In Greece, there is a tradition similar to the one in Poland – name days are celebrated instead of birthdays. The Greeks have a calendar of saint names, and each day of the year is dedicated to a Christian saint or martyr. According to tradition, when someone is named after one of these saints, that saint’s day becomes their “name day.”
- 9. The Greek island of Ikaria is one of the five “Blue Zones” in the world, meaning that a higher-than-usual number of people live significantly longer than average. In other words, it is a region where a large number of people live to be 100 years old. This island is located about 50 km from the western coast of Turkey. It is called “the island where people forget to die” due to its high percentage of centenarians.
- 10. The first Olympic Games were held in Greece, over 2600 years ago, in 776 BC in Olympia. The tradition of the Games lasted until 393 AD and was revived during the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, in 1896. Wskazówka Nie czekaj na koniec prezentacji z przedstawieniem konkluzji. Od razu ujawnij produkt lub pomysł, o którym mówisz (w tym przypadku jest to aplikacja do tłumaczeń).
- 11. Democracy was born in Greece between the 6th and 5th centuries BC in Athens. It is a system of government, and the word comes from Greek, meaning “rule of the people.” Citizens of Athens could decide on state matters, and those citizens were all free men born in Athens.
- 12. Greece is considered the country with the most archaeological museums in the world. There are 12 popular museums just on Crete, and in Athens alone, there are over 40 museums and about 10 archaeological monuments. Greece is home to 18 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Acropolis, Mount Athos, the Old Town of Corfu, and the medieval city of Rhodes.
- 13. Greece has two beaches with pink sand – Elafonisi and Balos on Crete. Legend has it that on Holy Saturday in 1824, Turks massacred many women and children seeking refuge on the island. The beach was covered with a large amount of blood, and since then, the sand has turned pink. However, the fact is that the color of the sand results from mixing coral and shell fragments with the sand.
- 14. Greece is one of the world's largest producers of olives, producing over 430 000 tons of olive oil annually. It is also known as the country with the highest olive oil consumption in the world. Olive oil is used not only for food but also for cosmetic purposes.
- 15. In Greece, meals are more than just food – they are a celebration of life, love, and friendship. No Greek feast is complete without the iconic pita bread, spicy tzatziki, salty feta cheese, and sweet baklava. Greeks love coffee, which for them is not just a drink but a whole ritual and practice deeply rooted in their culture, and they can enjoy it for hours.
- 16. Thank you for your attention! Erasmus+ Project 2024 Emilia Dylikowska Class 6c
- 17. Sources: (1) https://pl.wikipedia.org/ (2) https://zpe.gov.pl/a/demokratyczne-ateny/ (3) https://smaki-grecji.pl/ (4) https://www.archaegraph.pl/lib/l231bv/Igrzysk a-olimpijskie-kpd0iryr.pdf Emilia Dylikowska Class 6c