1. GREECE Greece has many historical landmarks –Buildings –Architecture –Columns

2. Population The total population of Greece is 10,665,989 (last updated July 2003) –98% ethnic Greek –1% Muslim

3. Religion 98 % of the people are Christian Orthodox of Greece. 2 % of the people are Muslims.

4. Government The currency in Greece at the time is Euro Greece is a parliamentary republic

5. Life Expectancy in Greece The total population is 78.89 years –Males are about 76.32 years –Females are about 81.65 years

6. Climate Lowlands –Hot –Dry –Clear skies Mountains –Cooler –Rain During the summer months –Frost, sleet, ice, and snow

7. Education Pre-higher education –Age 6 to 15 Primary –Age 6 to 12 Lower Secondary –Age 12 to 15

8. Grading System The numeric grading system in Greece –Highest grade is 10 –Pass/fail level is 5 –Lowest on scale is 0

9. Greek Food Gyro –Lamb or chicken Stuffed vine leaves –Cheese, rice, and lamb Moussaka –Casserole with eggplant, zucchini, minced meat, and potatoes

10. Activities Acropolis –Historic village Benaki museum –Ancient Greece artifacts Agora –Flea/street market Home