Greece
Europe · Southern Europe
- Capital
- Athens
Famous for
- Animal Mediterranean monk seal
- Food Souvlaki
- Festival Easter
- Landmark Acropolis
- Sport Basketball
Three facts
Country
Greece has about 6,000 islands and islets, but only 227 are inhabited.
Capital: Athens
Several Athens Metro stations display archaeological finds uncovered while the railway was being built.
Flag
Greece's flag has nine stripes, often said to match the nine syllables of "Eleftheria i thanatos" (freedom or death).
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