Greece

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Greece is an area at the southeastern edge of Europe.

Ancient Greek style.
Ancient Greek style.

The word Greece refers both to the land of the ancient Greek-speaking people and the contemporary Balkan country.

Tourists today are often confused when they visit Greece, instead of encountering Anthony Quinn or bearded gods hurling lightning bolts, they find a modern European nation that has fabulous nightlife and charges €5 for coffee. (This is assuming they can find transportation from Europe's largest airport into Athens proper, which during a labor strike can require 'an uncle in the business'.)

Modern Greek style.
Modern Greek style.

People unfamiliar with Greece outside of tourist brochures and Telly Savalas are also often shocked to find that Greece experiences winter and that the tropical blue Aegean Sea is actually kind of cold most of the year.

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