40 Interesting Facts About Greece
Greece is an ancient country in southern and southeastern Europe. It is located at the junction of Europe, Asia , and Africa . Greece is a predominantly mountainous country. Around 80% area is mountainous, which makes it one of the most mountainous countries in Europe. More than 90% of Greeks are adherents of Eastern Orthodox Christianity . It is one of the highest (or 2 nd highest after Serbia) percentages of this Christian sect in the world. Greece has the 3 rd longest coastline in Europe and one of the longest in the world. Its length is 13,676 km. ( Source ) The initial rules for urban waste management originated in ancient Greece around 2,400 years ago. However, the first landfills for rubbish were dug 5,000 years ago in the Greek city of Knossos. ( Source ) Ancient Greece is the cradle of civilization and the birthplace of western philosophy, literature, drama, democracy, the Olympic Games, the theatre, etc. Greece became a united country in the 4 th Century B.C.