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 GREECE

 Greece is in the Mediterranean, southeastern Europe. The Greek mainland is made up of the regions of Central Greece, Peloponnese, Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia and Thrace. Peleponeso of the peninsula is united to the mainland by the Corinth ism. The main training is in the mountainous north, the mountains Pindo, extending southwards in a landscape of plains, hills and pine forests. The islands make up one fifth of the Greek territory and most of them are in the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey (the Sporades, the Cyclades and Rhodes). The exception are the Ionian Islands which are on the west coast.

Republic. Head of state: President Karolos Papoulias (since May 2005). Head of Government: Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis (since March 2004).

Greek. Most people working in the tourism SECOR speaks several languages.

97% of the population is Greek Orthodox religion: There are Muslim minorities, Roman Catholic and Jewish.

220 volts AC, 50Hz. The two-pin plugs are rounded.

  The Greeks have a historical and cultural heritage very important. The traditions and customs vary by region. The Greek Orthodox church still has a strong influence especially in rural areas. Put your head back can be interpreted in a negative way. The use of informal clothing is widespread. Smoking is prohibited in public buildings and transport

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