Greece
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos. The nation's rich history, embodied in its ancient ruins, Byzantine churches, and Ottoman forts, tells the story of democracy, philosophy, and the arts, which have shaped the modern world. The name “Greece” comes from the Latin “Graecia,” used by the Romans, who referred to the Hellenes by this term, signifying the land of the Greeks.
