Cultural Landscape of Greece

Greece's natural landscape can be attributed to the historical landscapes that make up the cultural heritage such as the mosaics seen throughout the country.  The Acropolis and The Parthenon are some of the many historical features that contribute to the cultural heritage of Greece. 

Athens one of the largest cities in Greece, which houses the majority of the population of Greece and is also home of The Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, and the Agora of Athens.
Many of the homes in Greece are related to those of ancient Greece where the houses were built primarily of mud bricks, and today many of those houses still stand. Much of the art in the homes were created using pebbles from the beach creating a mosaic art piece.  Many of the other buildings in Greece had the same column structure.

Many of the architecture in Ancient Greece can still be seen today in Greece and still in use such as the houses.  A lot of the art is still seen throughout the cities of Greece and many of the old homes where mosaic art was created. Much of the art can be seen built into ancient buildings.

 

Urban and Economic Geography of Greece

Greece is a very well developed country that sets their standards of living very high.  The main industries that support the economy are tourism, tobacco and food, textiles, mining, and petroleum.  Shipping is the key element in the growth of the economy.  Tourism follows close in contributing to the economy by bringing in over 15% to the GDP, tourism is also a major source of foreign exchange.
In 2009, average income for the labor force in Greece started at $29,882 with the average worker starting off at $20 an hour and working over 1800 hours a year.  

 

Basic Geography of Greece

Greeks are very proud of their country and speak very highly of Greece to others.  Greece is popular for its food, language, religion and music.  All of which make up the great country.
Religion: The primary religion in Greece is the Greek Orthodox, while others are part of the Roman Catholic Church, Jewish, and Muslim.  The festivals that take place in Greece are surrounded by the Greek Orthodox religion, like it was in ancient Greece. Greece if widely known for its Greek Mythology and beliefs in gods and goddesses.
Language: Greek is the primary language spoken, and English is another common language.
Politics: Greece is ran by a parliamentary democracy and the Prime Minister is in charge of the government. The current Prime Minister is George Papandreou.

The Elements of Greece

Climate: Greece typically has a Mediterranean climate.  During the summer months from May through September are the best times to visit Greece and enjoy the wonderful weather.  Although the hottest months can be between July and August with temperatures reaching about 40 degree Celsius.  The summer months are best for enjoying all types of water activities and enjoying the scenery.  The months to avoid are November through May since these are considered the rainy parts of the season.  During the rainy season is also the winter season which is usually a wet, cold period of Greece. 

Land:  Greece is composed of mainly mountainous regions and over 400 islands make up the majority of Greece.  Many of the islands arise from the sea throughout the seasons and these islands are known as the Ionian Islands. Greece is considered one of the most mountainous regions in Europe.  One main focal point in Greece is known as Mount Olympus which is a a popular tourist attraction for those travelers and hikers.
Water: Greece has three large main water bodies surrounding it's coast; The Ionian Sea, The Aegean Sea, and The Mediterranean Sea.