Key Facts about Greece

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Greek Defence Minister Nikos and Indian Defence Minister will hold a bilateral meeting at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi to enhance defence cooperation.

About Greece

• Location: It is located on the southern edge of the Balkan Peninsula.
• Bordering Countries: It is bordered by 4 nations namely, North Macedonia and Bulgaria in the north, Albania in the northwest, and Turkey in the northeast.
• Bordering Seas: It is also bounded by the Aegean Sea in the east, Ionian Sea in the west and the Mediterranean Sea in the south.
• Capital:  Athens

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Geographical features of Greece

• Terrain: It is predominantly mountainous, with approximately 80% of its terrain consisting of mountains or hills, making it one of the most mountainous countries in Europe. 
• Climate: The climate of Greece is typically Mediterranean.
• Major Mountain:  Pindus mountain range on the mainland contains one of the world’s deepest gorges, Vikos Gorge, which plunges 3,600 feet (1,100 meters).
• Highest Peak: The highest Greek mountain is Mount Olympus, rising to 2,918 meters.
• Major Rivers: Maritsa, Struma and Vardar etc.
• Natural Resources:  It mainly consists of petroleum, magnetite, lignite, bauxite, hydropower, and marble.

Source: TH