Greece is an ancient country with its own customs and traditions. Like any country, there are many interesting things to tell about Greece. Tourists like to travel in Greece very much, because it is not for nothing that this country makes a profit every year.
1. There is a lot of smoking in Greece.
2. The Greeks do not like tea, they consume only coffee in large quantities.
3. When meeting, Greeks kiss on the cheeks, even men.
4. Greece is a paradise for those with a sweet tooth. A large assortment of sweets is offered at a low price in this country.
5. In a cafe, having made an order, the waiter will certainly bring a glass of water, even if they did not ask for it.
6. The service to the café visitors is very slow, so the idea with a soft drink is only welcome.
7. Visiting takes place only with sweets or watermelon. The Greeks love guests, so they will not be able to get away from them hungry.
8. Greeks are neutral towards residents of Russia. Although, we can say that it is a little better than others, because of one religion.
9. Registration of marriage with the Greeks does not take place in the registry office. They immediately have a wedding and registration in the church. Therefore, they live either in a "civil" marriage, or married.
10. During marriage, the wife's surname does not change, and the children are given the surname of one of the parents, taking into account their wishes.
11. In practice, Greeks do not get divorced.
12. Baptism is considered a great holiday among loved ones and is widely celebrated.
13. The number of members in the family is enormous, so up to 250 people, relatives and friends, walk on holidays.
14. Greeks are a noisy nation. They speak loudly and at the same time accompany speech with sweeping hand gestures.
15. Greece is rich in monuments with ancient and unique history. Therefore, almost every 100 meters, you can find a fenced area where historical objects are being excavated.
16. 90% of the total area is occupied by small towns and villages. The houses are small, only 5 floors. If there are tall buildings, then these are most likely offices or hotels.
17. The roads are all smooth. There are paid and free ones.
18. The Greek drivers are terrible. Although pedestrians are not far from them. There is a feeling that there are no traffic rules in Greece, or they have simply been forgotten.
19. Buses run frequently, but until 11 pm. Each public transport has a scoreboard that shows when the next bus will be.
20. Taxi services can be found everywhere, if they are not on strike. The trip is very expensive though.
21. You can find a car for rent, but it is difficult. This is easier to do in resort areas.
22. Gasoline is very expensive: about 1.8 euros per liter.
23. There are no traditional gas stations in Greece. In cities, these are small gas stations that are located on the ground floor of a residential building. To refuel on a highway, you need to leave the road and drive about 10 km.
24. Greece is an expensive country. Big discounts come from July to August. Everyone is buying up in stores.
25. Supermarkets are open daily. Although on some days before lunch, on other days - only after lunch, and there are days when they do not work at all. After eight in the evening, you cannot find more than one open store, only small kiosks where you can buy small things, cigarettes and drinks.
26. Medical care is free and paid, with its own advantages and disadvantages. In order for a doctor to open his own clinic, he needs to work for 7 years in a state medical institution.
27. The profession of a doctor is very popular among the Greeks. Practitioners can be found in almost every home. Cardiologists, oculists and dentists are especially popular.
28. Higher education is expensive. Therefore, many leave to study in other countries. Education received in Russia is not quoted at all.
29. Legislation is aimed at protecting the rights of children. For example, when buying a house together, the entire family, including children, has equal shares. This does not take into account the wishes of the parents.
30. You won't find homeless people in Greece.
31. Greece is washed by three seas.
32. Many Greeks speak German and English well.
33. The metro line is located only in Athens, albeit small.
34. Hitchhiking is common among tourists. You can visit almost the whole country in other people's cars.
35. In Greece, people get up around 5 am and go to bed at 24 hours.
36. Greeks are strict about silence. From 14:00 to 16:30 (siesta time), the heat comes, shops close, people rest or sleep.
37. Greeks do not like to be disturbed during rest or sleep: during a siesta or at night. Then the police will definitely visit you.
38. Every year many Russians visit Greece.
39. The cost of groceries in supermarkets is higher than ours. Although alcoholic drinks are cheaper, in particular beer.
40. Greeks love football and tourists are warned not to go to stadiums during football matches.
41. You can often smell sewers on the streets.
42. Greece has the lowest crime rate, but still believe that the police are doing nothing.
43. When buying things in the markets, bargain. You have a chance to buy something much cheaper.
44. Clean people live in Greece, so it is impossible to see littering on the streets and beaches.
45. In some bodies of water it is impossible to enter the water without shoes, as you can step on the sea urchin.
46. Greece is famous for its olive plantations, and their olives are much larger than ours.
47. Figs grow on almost every corner.
48. There are a lot of churches in Athens.
49. The cause of all diseases among the Greeks is the same - hypothermia.
50. All year round there is a large assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables in the markets.
51. Often a child is given a name only after the baptism ceremony.
52. Almost everyone, regardless of age, can dance folk dances.
53. Despite the differences in age, they only turn to “you”.
54. Comparing with our education, in their school they practically teach only to write and read. All other knowledge they receive on paid courses.
55. Students do not know that it is possible to take exams orally.
56. Treatment is very expensive without insurance.
57. Men will not marry a woman with a child, although they rarely leave their legitimate children.
58. You can not baptize a child if the parents are not married in the church.
59. It is considered not bad to have a mistress. If the wife finds out, then it's okay. They can be friends.
60. Knowing the pedigree is very important for them.
61. There is no nuclear power plant in Greece. Only CHP plants that run on coal or use natural energy sources.
62. Now all the male population of Greece is obliged to serve in the army.
63. Grandparents live with their families until their death. They don't have nursing homes.
64. Reading books is not common among them. They are too lazy to spend energy on it.
65. Greeks are obliged to take part in elections at the age of 18.
66. An “OK” gesture is offensive and makes you look like a homosexual.
67. Before lessons, schoolchildren read a prayer.
68. Traditionally, they burn educational books after training. It is not customary for them to learn from used textbooks.
69. In Greece, young people dream of working as a teacher, because they pay well for this profession.
70. They love their national fast food called souvlaki. They eat it in unmeasured quantities.
71. The familiar to us question mark, they replaced with a semicolon: ";".
72. There is a high level of abortions in Greece, although there are the strongest families there.
73. It is better to visit Greece from January to March, as there are annual carnivals at this time.
74. The Greek national anthem has 158 verses.
75. There is no huge production in this country, but agriculture is developed at a high level.
76. It is not a problem for them to be late or not at all to come to a meeting or work.
77. There are a large number of cafes and restaurants in cities, but they are open only until one in the morning.
78. Mountains occupy almost 80% of the total area.
79. Greece owns over 2000 islands, but only 170 of them are inhabited.
80. Budget professions are in great demand and are well paid.
81. The Greeks are considered the founders of mathematics.
82. Greece accounts for 7% of the total amount of marble mined.
83. Greece has no navigable rivers due to its mountainous terrain.
84. Over 40% of the population lives in Athens.
85. Greece has more international airports than other countries.
86. It was in Greece that the Olympic Games originated.
87. It is impossible to get a job without any connections and assistants.
88. Greece was the first to write a cookbook consisting mainly of seafood.
89. There are a large number of small companies employing the owners themselves and their relatives.
90. All public transport in the country is state-owned.
91. Greeks spend most of their lives in cafes, and at home they only spend the night and sometimes eat.
92. They get married closer to thirty and before the wedding they often live together for a long time, about 6 years.
93. In the middle of the 20th century, education was rare, so you can meet representatives of the older generation who do not know how to write and read.
94. Almost 250 days a year are sunny in Greece.
95. Greeks reckon with traditions.
96. The Aegean Sea has the third highest salinity in the world.
97. The predominantly national cuisine of Greece consists of seafood.
98. A gift for the New Year should consist of a stone as a symbol of wealth.
99. In Greece, the deceased cannot be cremated, they are only buried.
100. The population is about 11 million.
Interesting facts about the sights of Greece
1.The mainland is separated from the Peloponnese island due to such an attraction as the Gulf of Corinth.
2. Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
3. The most important architectural heritage of Greece is the Acropolis, which rises above the historical center of Athens.
4. The island of Rhodes is also called the "Island of the Knights", and this is the largest island in the Dodecanese.
5. Plaka is the district of the Gods.
6. Approximately 5 thousand spectators can fit in the ancient Greek theater in Delphi.
7. The most famous Acropolis of Greece is the Acropolis of Athens.
8.In ancient times, the Delphi landmark was the center of the religious and social life of citizens.
9.Approximately 205 rooms are located in the Palace of the Grand Masters, which is considered one of the main attractions of Greece.
10. The Samaria Gorge is considered a national park in Greece.
11.The miracle of the seas is the name of the ancient city of Greece with the name Mystra.
12. Such an attraction in Greece as Cape Sounion was mentioned in the Odyssey.
13. Acropolis is a visiting card of Greece.
14. "Labyrinth of the Minotaur" is the second attraction in Greece.
15. The ancient fire temple of Hephaestus is located on the territory of the agora.
16. The Palace of Knossos, which today is considered a landmark in Greece, was built 4000 years ago.
17.On the rocky peaks of Greece there is a unique attraction of this state - the Meteora Monasteries.
18 Vergina is famous for the burial places of the great Macedonian rulers.
19.On the slope of Mount Olympus is the Greek National Park with beautiful plants.
20. On the island of Santorini, the volcano of the same name regularly erupts.
