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Some interesting facts about Greece...

29/1/2019

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As January is Greek month at VLLC I thought I would give you some interesting random facts about Greece that I found on a website called www.randomhistory.com. Here we go! 
a. Thousands of English words come from the Greek language, sometimes via the Roman adaptation into Latin and then to English. Common English words from Greek include “academy,” “apology,” “marathon,” “siren,” “alphabet,” and “typhoon. If you have watched My Big Greek Wedding you will know that the father can prove how all works stemmed from Greece.
b. With an area of 131,958 square kilometres, Greece is roughly the size of Alabama. The population of Greece is just under 11 million people (at 2016) and comparatively, the population of Alabama is around 4.8 million (2011)
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c. Approximately 18.5 million tourists visit Greece each year, more than the country’s entire population. Tourism constitutes nearly 16% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
d. About 7% of all the marble produced in the world comes from Greece
e. About 12 million people around the world speak Greek. They live mostly in Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Albania, Turkey, the United States, among other countries.
f. Ancient Greece was not a single country like modern Greece. Rather, it was made up of about 1,500 different city-states or poleis (singular, polis). Each had its own laws and army, and they often quarrelled. Athens was the largest city-state
g. Feta, which is made from goat’s milk, is the Greece’s national cheese. It dates back to the Homeric ages, and the average per-capita consumption of feta cheese in Greece is the highest in the world
h. The first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C. The first Olympic champion was a Greek cook named Coroebus who won the sprint race
I. The first historian is considered to be the Greek writer Herodotus (c. 484-425 B.C.), the author of the first great book of history on the Greco-Persian Wars. Herodotus’ book is a major symbol in the novel The English Patient.
j. A Spartan specialty was a black soup made from salt, vinegar, and blood. No one in the rest of Greece would drink it
k. Spartan warriors were known for their long, flowing hair. Before a battle, they would carefully comb it. Cowardly soldiers would have half their hair and half their beards shaved off
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The Parthenon:

The Parthenon (“Place of the Partheons,” from parthenos or “virgin”) was built almost 2,500 years ago and sits on the Acropolis above the city of Athens. It actually featured colorful sculptures and a large gold-and-ivory statue of Athena. It took 15 years to build

If you would like to learn more about Greece, its language or culture, contact VLLC for more information.
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Cool and unusual things to do, see or try in Greece...

15/1/2019

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Greece is an ancient country, as many people know. It will come as no surprise to find it has some unusual and different tourist attractions and things to do or try. Here are 6 of them:
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The 2,000-year-old computer: Found by sponge divers off the coast of Antikythera an outstanding piece of engineering was found. By chance a 2,000-year-old clockwork computer was discovered on a wreck that had been submerged under the water. Known as the Antikythera Mechanism, the device is something that is sure to fascinate anyone with a love of engineering or computers.
It is housed in the Bronze Collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

Rock Pillar Monasteries: Churches in Greece are great at finding amazing places to build. One of the most spectacular of all Greek Orthodox churches must the Meteora monastaries in the Pindus Mountains. Once only accessible by frail rope bridges these buildings can be dated back to the 11th century. The monasteries are set in some of the most amazing scenery that seems very un-Greek and this really has to be a place to visit. 
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Psirri Street Art: For art lovers the Psirri Streets of Athens are a must. Many people choose to visit the main street but the real gems are found when you wander down the smaller streets. Speaking Greek will really help you here as you will be able to ask about the street art and locals may well take you on a secret tour. By speaking the language you may even be able to talk to some of the artists.

Cooking Class: One thing that anyone with a love of food must do when visiting Greece, is to take a cooking class. Cooking classes are available throughout Greece and are a great way to spend a day and meet people. For the best experience, speaking Greek will be really helpful, allowing you to chat to the cook and pick up some inside tips.
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Stinging Nettles: Most people want to steer well clear of stinging nettles, coming up in a rash is the last thing they want. However, in Greece you may want to get a little closer. The Greeks love cooked stinging nettles and there are some places that will make a day out of harvesting them. Boiled up, the nettles lose their sting and taste a little bit like nutty spinach. If you really must try something unusual in Greece, this has to be it.

Speak Greek: No matter what you decide to do in Greece, the country really opens up once you speak the language, especially in more rural areas. Greece is a country steeped in ancient history and full of happy, generous people who are just waiting to sit with you over a coffee and talk. Of all the unusual or different things to do in Greece, surely sitting down with the locals and talking Greek is perhaps the most wonderful!
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