Greece - Geography, Economy & Culture
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Published 2022-12-07
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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.
🇬🇷 In Part 1, I went into detail in the long history of Greece, from the Bronze Age, through the Archaic and Classical Age cultural apex, through the Roman conquest and Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Conquest and finally Greek independence and the modern Greek state: • The Eight Ages of Greece - A Complete...
🇬🇷 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.
🎶🎻🎺🎼 Extra Special Thanks to Geoff Knorr for the use of his renditions of the Epitaph of Seikilos in the opening and closing music. Get the sheet music from Geoff's store here: geoffknorr.com/store
⚔️🏛 Play Greece in Civilization VI by 2K Games to hear all of Geoff Knorr's versions of the Epitaph of Seikilos: civilization.com/
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All Comments (21)
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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...
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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!
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Greece is one of the best things which happened in my life. Best wishes from Serbia. Σαγαπο Ελλαδα.
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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
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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.
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I regard greek culture as the cradle of our western european culture and civilisation - wonderful :)
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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 !!
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One of the greatest countries in the world when it comes to geography and climate
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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!
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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.
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They have one of the most recognizable flag 🇬🇷 Plus the county is so dam beautiful Also they're language is one of the oldest language in the world
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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.
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Ooohhhhh! 🙏🇬🇷Ellada forever
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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!!!! ❤️
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Most beautiful country by far…And I have been all over the world…
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This is a heaven for a geography lover like me
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It is a magical beauty on our planet.
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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.
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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!
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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.
