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Greece Flag Greece (the Hellenic Republic) is a country in southern Europe. The mainland of Greece borders Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, and european Turkey, and has shores on the Ionian Sea (to the West) and the Aegean Sea (to the East) which are of course both parts of the Mediterranean Sea. Additionally, Greece incorporates a large number of islands in the Mediterranean, the largest of these being Crete.

As of 2007, the population of the country was an estimated 11,170,957. By far the largest city in the country is the capital, Athens, which has about 3.8 million people living in its metropolitan area. There are also many other cities in the country, include seven with populations over 100,000: Iraklion (Heraklion), Kallithea, Larissa, Patras, Peristeri, Piraeus and Thessaloniki (Salonica).

In the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, the Greek economy grew very fast at an average of 7% per year. This laid the foundations of Greece's modern capitalist economy and high standard of living. In 1981, Greece joined the European Union, and in 2001 joined the euro zone and adopted the euro currency. The financial crisis of the late 2000s has however hit Greece hard, and a tough program of austerity measures was necessary to cope with huge government deficits.

Greece is very popular as a vacation destination. The country is home to numerous famous historic sites, and there are also many beach resorts, tavernas, and other facilities that make the country very popular with tourists and holiday-makers.

Acropolis, Athens, Greece
Acropolis, Athens, Greece Photographic Print
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Overhead of Orthodox Church with Ocean Beyond, Oia, Greece
Overhead of Orthodox Church with Ocean Beyond, Oia, Greece Photographic Print
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Aerial View of Mykonos, Hora and Harbour, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Mediterranean
Aerial View of Mykonos, Hora and Harbour, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Mediterranean Photographic Print
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Here are some books about travel to Greece:

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Rick Steves' Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese
By Rick Steves

Avalon Travel Publishing
Paperback (536 pages)

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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Greece.

Following the self-guided tours in this book, you’ll explore Athens' most popular sights, including the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, and the National Archaeological Museum. Experience the culture like a local—enjoy an evening meal of souvlaki at a breezy café, then sip ouzo at a rollicking taverna in the Plaka. Line up at the starting block at Olympia's historic stadium, then set sail for the idyllic Greek island of Hydra.

Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You’ll learn how to get around Athens and the Peoponnese like a local, and get advice on which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
Frommer's Greece (Frommer's Complete Guides)
By John S. Bowman & Sherry Marker

Frommers
Paperback (704 pages)

Frommer s Greece (Frommer s Complete Guides)
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Lonely Planet Greece (Country Travel Guide)
By Korina Miller; Kate Armstrong; Michael Clark; Chris Deliso; Des Hannigan; Victoria Kyriakopoulos

LONELY PLANET
Paperback (780 pages)

Lonely Planet Greece (Country Travel Guide)
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Experience the best of Greece with Lonely Planet. Whether that's taking an evening stroll past the flood-lit Acropolis in Athens, enjoying a crisp white wine on a Santorini vineyard tour, finding your own private beach paradise on tiny Psara, or basking in past glories at Olympia's atmospheric stadium

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Full-Color highlights show you the very best of Greece
In-Depth coverage of Greece's ancient sites, including maps
Unique Green Index to help make your travels ecofriendly
Lonely Planet Discover Greece (Full Color Country Travel Guide)
By Korina Miller

LONELY PLANET
Paperback (400 pages)

Lonely Planet Discover Greece (Full Color Country Travel Guide)
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Experience The Best of Greece
Make the most of your trip abroad – Lonely Planet’s full color Discover guides highlight the best a country has to offer while still providing an authentic and memorable experience.

Full Color Throughout
Full of color images and maps – makes planning as inspiring as the journey itself
Color-coded navigation

Easy-To-Use Structure
Easy-to-use tools include: color-coded chapters, color thumb tabs, dynamic color spreads on major highlights and
Easy-to-read planning sections throughout

Highlights
Special front-of-book chapter on the top 25 can’t-miss experiences
Features the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences
Focuses on key cities and regions

Itineraries
Country-wide itineraries take you step by step though the country – broken out by interest, theme and length of trip
Region-specific itineraries help you plan more deeply for the regions you are most interested in

Local Experts
Major attractions include insights from local experts on what not to miss
Greece Athens & The Mainland (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
By Marc Dubin

DK Travel
Paperback (352 pages)

Greece Athens & The Mainland (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Greece, Athens and the Mainland will lead you straight to the best attractions this region has to offer. Packed with detailed maps and beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all unparalleled sites, this guide highlights the best things to do in Greece, Athens, and the Mainland; from exploring the archaeological monuments of the Acropolis, visiting the monasteries of Meteora, relaxing on a beach, or taking a scenic walk to discover some of Europe's most inspiring scenery.



Fully updated and expanded and now with a new pull-out map packed with useful transportation information, the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Greece, Athens and the Mainland includes all the essential insider information every traveler needs, whatever your budget, including dozens of reviews for hotels, listings of recommended restaurants, and tips for shopping, entertainment, and excursions.



Don't miss a thing on your vacation with the DK Eyewitness Travel guidebook to Greece, Athens and the Mainland.



HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

-Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps

-Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights

-3-D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts

-Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues

-Specially devised walking tours, special events info

-Now includes a new durable, oversized pull-out map with useful transportation information, a distance chart, a street and sight index, and practical information for getting around the city.
Fodor's Greek Islands, 2nd Edition: With Great Cruises and the Best of Athens (Full-color Travel Guide)
By Fodor's

Fodor's
Released: 2010-04-20
Paperback (584 pages)

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Fodor’s Greek Islands
PLAN YOUR PERFECT TRIP
Full-color guide • Make your trip to the Greek Islands unforgettable with 25 maps, illustrated features, and 200 color photos.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Practical advice for getting around • Convenient overview of each island and its highlights • Easy-to-read color regional maps
Explore Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on Greece's fabulous food and wine, hippest nightclubs, and most beautiful beaches • Best island-hopping cruises, archaeological sites, and Cycladic villages
Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s Greece-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Frequently updated to provide the latest information
The Rough Guide to Greek Islands 7 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
By Lance Chilton, Nick Edwards, John Fisher & Natania Jansz

Rough Guides
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The Rough Guide to Greek Islands is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of the Greek Islands’ best attractions. Discover the vibrant Greek Islands from the historic mass of Crete and barely inhabited islets to Athens’ sea-set suburbs and lively nightlife. Our detailed Greek Islands maps help you find stunning temples, frescosed chapels and hidden coves, with detailed listings of the liveliest bars and atmospheric accommodation the Greek Islands have to offer. New full-colour features explore the Greek Island’s highlights, including the best Greek Island beaches and the Greek Island’s finest cuisine. Find detailed practical advice on local products, sections exploring history, music, archaeology and wildlife, combined with information on living in Greece, navigating your way around the Greek Island’s extensive ferry network and comprehensive coverage of the Greek Islands’ glittering festivals.

Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Greek Islands.



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