Top Sights in Greece

Top Sights in Greece

Europe
1. Corinth Canal Are you wondering how a canal can be a sight? The Corinth Canal has what it takes, as many years ago it brought enormous relief to shipping. The Corinth Canal is only 6.3 kilometers long, but it shortens the sea route by 325 kilometers. The waterway connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf. In the past, ships no longer had to sail around the Peloponnese peninsula. Since the canal is not particularly wide (around 24 meters at its widest point) and deep (around eight meters), only smaller ships can pass through it. Because of this, the importance of the Corinth Canal has declined. Nevertheless, you should not miss this sight and see the Corinth Canal from a tour boat. Info and tips: Place / Location:between…
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Greece 2007

Greece 2007

Europe
According to ezinereligion, in 2007, Greece had a population of around 11 million people and its economy was largely based on tourism, shipping and agriculture. It had strong foreign relations with many countries in Europe and Asia, as well as with other countries around the world. Politically, Greece was a parliamentary republic and the government was led by Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis who had been in power since 2004. The country was a major member of international organizations such as the European Union, NATO and OECD. In addition to its diplomatic ties with other countries, Greece also maintained strong economic ties with several of its neighbors which allowed for free movement of goods and services between them. Yearbook 2007 Greece. According to CountryAAH, Athens is the capital city of Greece.…
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