Location: Southern Europe, between Albania and Turkey, bordered by the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, Bulgaria and Macedonia.
Capital: Athens
Tourist Attractions: Once a part of the Ottoman Empire, the pristine beaches and ancient sites of Greece attract tourists in droves. The city of Athens is famous for its ancient archeological sites like the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic games were held. Athens was also the host city for the 2004 Olympics. The Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Acropolis, Theatre of Dionysus and Ramnous Archaeological Site and Megaron, the Athens Concert Hall, are a favorite with tourists. The Dodecanese Islands and the Ionian Islands also feature on the regular tourist itinerary. The ancient site of Vergina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where royal tombs including the tomb of Phillip II lie, is another historic tourist attraction in Greece. Tourists can also enjoy the Mediterranean beaches and vineyards and the pleasures of Greek cuisine, wine and music on tours to Greece.
Access: Greece can be easily accessed via air, rail and water. Airports at Athens, Thessaloniki and Crete regularly receive international passengers on a daily basis. Train services conect Greece with Italy and Turkey. Also there are ferry services are available from Italy, Cyprus, Egypt and Turkeyfor tourists wanting to reach Greece.
Climate: Typically Mediterranean, the climatic conditions range from mild wet winters to hot, dry summers.