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  • India and Greece signed a joint declaration to enhance defence cooperation.
  • Greece is located in the Balkan Peninsula, bordering Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey, with the Aegean, Mediterranean, Ionian, and Cretan Seas.
  • Key geographical features include the central Píndos Mountains and Mount Olympus, with a Mediterranean climate.

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Map showing location of Greece

Greece (Capital: Athens)

India and Greece have signed joint declaration of intent to strengthen defence cooperation. 

Political Features 

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

Geographical Features

  • Mountains: Píndos (or Pindus) Mountains (central mountain range forming the core of mainland Greece).
  • Highest Point: Mount Olympus 
  • Climate: Mediterranean climate
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Joint Declaration of Intent

A formal statement outlining the mutual intention of two or more parties (in this case, countries) to cooperate on specific areas, such as defence, without necessarily creating binding legal obligations immediately.

Mediterranean climate

A climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. This climate is typical of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece.

Balkan Peninsula

A geographic region in Southeast Europe, known for its diverse cultures, complex history, and a significant number of independent states. Its strategic location has made it a crossroads of civilizations and a subject of geopolitical interest.

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