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Greece, is a country in the southeast of Europe on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula. The waters of the Aegean Sea border on Greece to the east, and those of the Ionian and Mediterranean Seas to the west and south. Regarded by many as the cradle of Western civilization, Greece has a long and rich history during which its culture has proven especially influential in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Paros Island
The story that Paros was colonized by one Paros of Parrhasia, who brought with him a colony of Arcadians to the island , is one of those etymologizing fictions in which Greek legend abounds. Already in ancient history Paros was famous for its semi-transparent marble, which is still quarried today. Parikia, the capital, is one of the main harbours of the Cyclades with frequent connections to almost all other islands. The island lies within approx. 2,5 hours (with a high-speed boat) or 5 hours (normal ferry) distance from Piraeus. Read More
Greece 2004 Olympics
World famous for the Olympics during its ancient times, Greece was host to the last Olympic games in 2004. The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, commonly known as the 2004 Summer Olympics were the 28th Summer Olympic Games. The Games were held in Athens over 17 days, from August 13 to August 29, 2004. Planners expected 10,500 athletes (in fact 11,099 competed) and 5,500 team officials from 202 countries. There were a total of 301 medal events from 28 different sports. Read More
Greek Mythology
Greek mythology comprises the collected legends of Greek gods and goddesses and ancient heroes and heroines, originally created and spread within an oral-poetic tradition. In the begining there was only chaos. Then out of the void appeared Erebus, the unknowable place where death dwells, and Night. All else was empty, silent, endless, darkness. Then somehow Love was born bringing a start of order. From Love came Light and Day. Once there was Light and Day, Gaea, the earth appeared. Read More