This sun, this mysterious country.But what do we know about it except that it is the birthplace of the Olympic gods and olives?Of course, many have read the works of great authors of antiquity, became acquainted with the fate of Sophocles, Oedipus, Euripides.However, not everyone who knows the legend of Greece, has a picture of modern life in the state.And she is so diverse, so interesting and worthy of attention.Feel a little bit what the real Greece.
Interesting facts about the country
- This is a very sunny country, which attracts many tourists who want to become happy owners of bronze tan.However, enterprising Greeks used their sun and saving!Almost everyone on the roof of the house you can see the solar panels.
- Many homes, public buildings as well as marble.Not only that, it is very beautiful, it also helps to keep the coolness in the room during the hot summer days.
- It is very well developed entire transport system.In most of the stops set the scoreboard, which you can find out how soon the next bus will arrive.
- surprise any tourist is in Greece are shops, because on Sundays off, and on weekdays they close around 7-8 pm.However, some of them completely closed for the summer.
- All Greeks are obliged to take part in the elections.In the event of non-citizens may be denied in certain public services.
- In 1812 on the territory of modern Greece began the war for independence.When the enemy captured the Parthenon, they ran out of bullets, and they began to take the lead of the columns.The Greeks, fearing for their architecture, sent them the lead, so that they did not destroy the monuments.
- dance Sirtaki, which many consider the Greek, in fact, was created specifically for the film "Zorba the Greek", after which he became popular.Today it is one of the important symbols of the state.
- Such familiar to us, the answer "OK" in Greece is considered an insult and means belonging to sexual minorities.
- famous English writer George Gordon Byron loved this country so that even took part in the war for independence from the Ottoman Empire.
the Greeks and Greek
- As part of the names of Greeks do not really strive for diversity.Most of the men is the most popular names such as Yannis, Kostas, Giorgos and Dimitris and women - Maria, Vasiliki Panagiota.
- Greeks are very nice and pleasant people, always ready to help his neighbor, to show the way and explain anything.
- In addition, it is a very friendly people.There are practically no fights, and debaters can except to shout at each other and continue the evening.
- Greeks very leisurely.They will sit in a cafe, drinking coffee, talking for a long time and enjoy life, but not in a hurry.
- During the meeting, the Greeks certainly kiss on both cheeks.Despite the fact that they do so only with good friends and family, they are very quickly translate into the category of friends, so after the first meeting often willing to show their affection.
- favorite dance for many here - it zeybekiko, which is more like a dance of the drunken sailor.As a rule, one man is dancing and the rest sit in a circle, and support him with applause.When he gets tired, it takes the baton.
laws, police, crime
telling interesting about Greece should definitely think about local order, which should learn many other European countries.
- you do a little bit of representatives of the law, but on the street they can be found very rarely.They come mostly on demand.But they can meet when they write out fines for parking or waiting violators on the autobahn.
- Because the Greeks are very friendly and non-aggressive, then there is almost no crime.In small towns, you can safely leave your phone on the beach and go for a swim.While larger cities should be on the alert.
Gastronomy
Interesting facts about Greece and a special national concern, no matter what do not like food.
- most favorite food of the Greeks - a souvlaki.It is something like a shawarma with fries.Eat it all and everywhere, squeezed overseas Coca-Cola.
- Our "Greek salad" in Greek is called rustic.It consists of the same ingredients, but more coarsely chopped.
Church
All Greeks are renowned for their devotion to religious traditions.
- Greece What is interesting especially because it is its inhabitants.They are all believers, even in the schools of the country are praying before the training, and marriages are rarely without a wedding.
- Talking about interesting facts about Greece, not to mention the institution of marriage.Thus, the role of the registrar's office performs the church here, registering marriages and divorces are rare.Children may get as the name of the father and mother.
- very difficult to find an unbaptized Greek, because the population of this country are mostly believers.Baptism here seems a great event for each family member, and celebrate it by inviting all the relatives.
Brief History of Greece.Origin country
Way of the State is long and complicated.The modern civilization of the country appeared one of the first in the world.As early as the third millennium BC.e.there were several different cultures: Mycenaean, Cretan and Peloponnesian.During the 1500 years it is considered the main Cretan, and later moved on to the palm of the Mycenaean.
Greece has survived many rulers, was under the rule of different countries, but today it is an independent, unique, colorful country.For a half-century of its history before you get under the power of Rome, the state managed to survive the monarchy, republic and even tyranny.In 146 BC.e.Greece came under the rule of Rome, and in the 6th century BC.e.it became part of the Byzantine Empire, and it was up to the 13th century.
Development
Interesting facts about Greece also apply Crusade, which took place in 1204.During his Byzantine Empire broke up and the territory of modern Greece was divided into certain counties, the strongest of which is considered to Athens.
In 1460 most of the country was ruled by the Ottoman Empire, and two hundred years later, the Turks and even drove Venetian merchants.In 1669, to the territory of the Ottoman Empire was annexed Crete.
Independence
In 1821 began the first war of independence of Greece, which at the end of the confrontation became known as the Greek kingdom.Later in the same century, the country has continued to fight for their independence.There have been several wars, which resulted in Greece managed to get back to Crete and Macedonia.
In the 20th century, after the Balkan Wars, which involved Greece, it moved some more land.In 1967, the power in the country came "Black Colonels".In 1975 there was a new constitution, after which the relative position of the state was stabilized.
Legends
ancient Greek culture to the whole world famous for its legends on a variety of topics.They tell how the gods who lived on Mount Olympus, and the ancient heroes.One of the most famous are considered myths of Hercules, whose father was Zeus - the main god on Mount Olympus.An important role is played among the legends of Greece and the cycle of the Trojan War, which tells the story of all the events of confrontation caused by the abduction of Helen.
Hercules
most interesting facts about Greece and myths of this state in the first place are the gods of Olympus.The most important god, as mentioned above, was Zeus and his wife Hera was his name.But in the legends, Zeus did not differ fidelity and monogamy, so he had a lot of children from different women.He is not deprived attention and earth Woman Alcmene, as a result of this union was born the famous Hercules.Before he was to be born, Zeus said that his child will become the ruler of all earthly nations.But such a statement did not like Hera, wife of Zeus, and she delayed the birth of Heracles to first grandson was born Perseus, son of Zeus, who will have to obey.
Once a child of God and the earthly woman was born, Hera began its persecution.For example, when he was still a baby, she sent him two snakes that were supposed to kill him, but it was the opposite - the child himself to strangle them.During his life, the hero made a dozen feats and glorify his name.
Total
unique country with a diverse culture today is an important European tourist destination.Yes, it's Greece.Photos presented in this article show how beautiful this country is.And learn about the traditions of the state, even impossible not to fall in love with her.Despite the fact that in ancient times it was a very developed cultural center, Greece is now attracting more tourists than admirers of art and culture.The biggest city here - it's Athens, the capital of the Greek state.Interesting facts for the children of this country is concerned, of course, ancient legends, and adults have to taste the Greek gastronomy and picturesque beaches.
