Greece - Geography, Economy & Culture

🇬🇷 A rocky peninsula and an archipelago at the south-east edge of Europe. Thousands of beaches across hundreds of islands under the warm Mediterranean sun… it’s no wonder that this country sees millions of visitors every year. But don’t be fooled by the tourist brochure. It can be argued that this land produced a people and culture that influenced the world beyond any other. This could only be GREECE.

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👉0:00 Introduction, Titles
👉2:25 Overview of Greece
👉3:42 Physical Geography of Greece
👉6:26 Climate of Greece, Biomes
👉8:19 Government, Symbols, Military & Politics of Greece
👉13:28 Human Geography, Modern Greek Language
👉15:45 Greek Economy
👉17:54 Greek Culture Today
👉20:52 Outro

🇬🇷 In the second part of my special presentation about this country I examine the geography of the mainland and islands, a look at the modern Greek state's structure, the Greek economy and the Greek culture of today.

🇬🇷 The geography of Greece is split into the mainland and islands. The mainland peninsula extends down from the Balkans, including Macedonia, Thrace, Thessaly, Epirus, Attica and the Peloponnese. The islands are made up of the Ionian group to the west, notably Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos, while the Aegean sea to the east is home to the majority of islands, including Santorini, Rhodes and Crete.

🇬🇷 Greece is populated by the Greek people, the descendants of 5 millennia of Greeks living here, and in which the modern Greek language is spoken.

🇬🇷 The Greek economy is dominated by the service sector, most notably tourism and shipping, while agriculture in the form of olives, wine and cotton is distinct. Blessed by the Mediterranean climate of hot summer and thousands of beaches as well as a host of world famous archaeological sites such as the Parthenon and Acropolis of Athens, Delphi, Epidaurus and Knossos, it's no wonder that Greece is one of the most visited countries in the world for tourism.

🇬🇷 Greek culture today is a blend of European and Middle Eastern influences with the Greek's own unique take. Greek cuisine is world famous, having been exported in the Greek diaspora of the 19th and 20th centuries, and part of the healthy Mediterranean diet including olives and olive oil, feta cheese, greek yogurt etc. Greek music today has produced such world famous artists such as Demis Roussos, Nana Mouskouri and Oscar winning electronic music Pioneer, Vangelis.

[Geodiode]

The mainland and islands of Greece. A mecca for beach lovers and hunters of historical sites. Share your experiences of visiting this country, or if you're from here, which city/district you're in, and your thoughts on the country at the moment...

[miljus]

Greece is one of the best things which happened in my life. Best wishes from Serbia. Σαγαπο Ελλαδα.

[PtolemyVV]

Greece is truly breathtakingly stunning! Utterly diverse geography and topography, 80% snowcapped mountains, 16.000km of the most crystal clear seas, 400 wetlands, 800 natural hotsprings, spectacular nature, 15.000 caves. 18.000 registered archaeological sites, incredoble culture, highest biodoversity in Europe with high endemism. Its a caleidosope of diversity in endless ways

[anastasiatheodoridou]

The Greek Flag is blue and white as the sky, sea and waves of the sea…resembles the mass of water waves surrounding it when it proudly flies!
According to tradition, the nine stripes represent the nine syllables of the phrase "Freedom or Death" (E-le-fthe-ri-a i Tha-na-tos in Greek), the motto of the Greek Revolution.
The cross symbolises our Orthodoxy! A flag of spirit, ethos and pride!

[vickidrakopoulou]

Your remarkable videos have impressed me very much. I am Greek, born in the USA and lived there for 30 years, and then moved to Greece and have been here over 40 years. The amount of information that you have provided is incredible. I am immersed these past few years with the ancient Greek philosophers, it is incredible the wealth of knowledge they discovered and how it can still relate to our world today. I believe that would be a subject of much interest to many viewers, how about looking at this possibility? I have forwarded your work to many people. You stand apart from the crowd, you clearly love what you are doing and you give us knowledge and the opportunity to see our world with honesty. Thank you.

[alfaholicsgreece]

As a Greek i wanna thank you for the detailed and acurrated video about our country. You showed a lot passion and love making it. The same passion and love we have for our country. Special thanks for the amazing intro. You filled my eyes with tears and my heart with pride !! Σε ευχαριστω !!

[bonniecassler]

Gorgeous, the most beautiful place on earth!
Author Mary Stewart says, in one of her books, My Brother Michael, that we of the western world, have two countries, our own, and Greece.

[geodiodeenespanol]

I'm really amazed of how the western civilization is influence by this little country in many aspect! Excellent presentation of Greece, Thanks for take your time to prepare such valuable episode!

[Vivec]

I'm over the moon that I stumbled upon your phenomenal channel mate, cannot wait for your next video, I've binged all of your content. Keep up the great work!

[isleman]

I have nothing to say that has not already been said other than these documentaries are criminally underrated. Thank you so much for your work, and I pray you are of good health so as to continue posting these! Have a blessed day.

[normiew]

One of the greatest countries in the world when it comes to geography and climate

[nikosvallianos]

As a Greek, I felt emotion with your work about my country. I don't know why. I appreciate your effort. Thank you very match.

[eugenia_b]

Thank you so much for these two amazing videos on Greece, and as you requested your viewers to leave comments, I will oblige. I was born in Athens in 1950 and my family emigrated to South Africa in 1963 where I have lived ever since. Obviously, Greece has been a huge influence in my life and the older I get the more I miss the country, the mountains, the sea, the food, the language and the music. Which brings me to a point I'd like to raise regarding important Greek musicians and artists, and that is that I expected the name Maria Callas to be mentioned along with Nana Mouskouri and Vangelis. Also, there is a "new" Greek tenor that is taking the world by storm and that is Mario Frangoulis, and I would encourage all people who read this to look him up, read about his accomplishments, and listen to his amazing voice.

[southerncross]

Again, thank you for another excellent work. My respect for the people and lands of Greece has created in me a greater valuing of both.

[dorothy-z]

Yes, this little country is blessed. The Greek spirit goes through thick and thin. There is a Greek saying that goes like this: Greece will never die! I honestly hope that this jewel in the East-Mediterranean sea will be just there for us to come and witness this beautiful country and the famous Greek hospitality.

[marianenos-politis]

I love where I am from. I have lived in the US since 1969 but every time I fly back home... When the plane lands in Athens tears fill my eyes because I know I am Home!!!! ❤️

[bavariancarenthusiast]

I regard greek culture as the cradle of our western european culture and civilisation - wonderful :)

[Rayceemon]

Wonderful overview of a land so rich in history and culture. Simply beautiful.
Those sandy beaches look even more inviting in the midst of a cold Canadian winter.

[nestor]

Beautiful presentation from the heart, thank you

[MostPowerfulPMofIndia]

This is a heaven for a geography lover like me