Greece /ɡriːs/
a country in southeast Europe on the Mediterranean Sea, which is a member of the EU. Population: 10,706,290 (2007). Capital: Athens. Ancient Greek political ideas, philosophy, art, architecture, literature, and science have had a great influence on how people in Europe live and think. Greece, and especially the many Greek islands, attract large numbers of tourists.

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