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Posted 07 Feb 2025

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Greece (Capital: Athens)

Spate of Earthquakes have recently occurred in Greece’s island of Santorini.

Political Features 

  • Location: southernmost of the countries of the Balkan Peninsula.
  • Bordering Nations: Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
  • Bordering water bodies: The Aegean Sea (East), Mediterranean Sea (South), and Ionian Sea (West).

Geographical Features

  • Mountains: Píndos Mountains (central mountain range forming the core of mainland Greece).
  • Highest Point: Mount Olympus.
  • Climate: Mediterranean climate.
  • Other Features:
    • Isthmus of Corinth (Connects the Pelopónnisos to mainland Greece), Thermopýles (A narrow coastal pass in central Greece) etc.
    • Crete: The largest Greek island.
  • Tags :
  • Greece
  • Balkan Peninsula
  • Mount Olympus
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