facts about greece for kids

1. Greece is located in southeastern Europe, on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula.

2. The capital city of Greece is Athens, which is also the largest city in the country.
3. Greece is known for its ancient history, including being the birthplace of democracy and the Olympic Games.
4. The official language of Greece is Greek.
5. The Greek flag consists of nine horizontal stripes, blue and white, with a white cross on a blue field in the top left corner.
6. The currency used in Greece is the Euro.
7. Greece has a mild Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
8. The national symbol of Greece is the white cross on a blue field, known as the Greek cross.
9. Greece is famous for its beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque islands, such as Santorini and Mykonos.
10. Some of the delicious traditional Greek foods include souvlaki, moussaka, tzatziki, and baklava.