Saturday, November 2, 2013

Greece's Tourist Destinations

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic and known since ancient times as Hellas, is a country in Southeast Europe. According to the 2011 census, Greece's population is around 11 million. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city, with its urban area including Piraeus.


Greece is a democratic, developed country with an advanced, high-income economy, a high standard of living and a very high Human Development Index. Greece is a founding member of the United Nations, has been a member of what is now the European Union since 1981 (and the eurozone since 2001), and has been a member of NATO since 1952. Greece's economy is also the largest in the Balkans, where Greece is an important regional investor.



Corinth Canal






There are many interesting tourist destinations to visit in Greece. Check out some of tourist attractions that attract all tourists coming to Greece:

  • Parthenon
  • Ionian Islands
  • Colossus of Rhodes
  • Knossos
  • Spinalonga
  • Corinth Canal
  • Samaria Gorge
  • Statue of Zeus at Olympia
  • Hellenis Parlianment
  • The Mall Athens
  • Dikti
  • Areopagus
  • Acropolis Museum
  • Sidari 
  • Akrotiri
  • Temple of Zeus
  • Myrtos Beach
  • Vai
  • Prasonisi



Reference:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece

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