Greece (, (IPA: or , (IPA: IPA: [" target="_blank" >^*), is a country in south-eastern Europe, situated on the southern end of the Balkan peninsula. It is bordered by Bulgaria, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania to the north and by Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of mainland Greece while the Ionian Sea lies to the west. Both, parts of the eastern Mediterranean basin, feature a vast number of islands.

Regarded as the cradle of western civilization and being the birthplace of DemocracyFinley, M. I. Democracy Ancient and Modern. 2d ed., 1985. London: Hogarth., Western philosophyHistory of Philosophy, Volume 1 by Frederick Copleston, the Olympic Games, Western Literature, Political Science and dramaBrockett, Oscar G. History of the Theatre. 6th ed., 1991. Boston; London: Allyn and Bacon. including both tragedy and comedy, Greece has a very long and remarkably rich history during which its culture has proven to be especially influential in Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East. Today, Greece is a developed nation, member of the European Union since 1981 and a member of the Eurozone since 2001.

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Simply_Hotels (Simply Hotels) Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:47:31 -0000
Hotel King Jason Athens http://t.co/hCuCLdz1
@misskerrybabbyy ah right, I hope it is lol, think Id rather go back to greece tho xx
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@misskerrybabbyy ah right, I hope it is lol, think Id rather go back to greece tho xx
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