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Ancient Greece was a seafering nat on, building ships Such as this oi-eme to dominate the Mediterronecn region.

The Pa^thenon is c tempie that was built in 438 8.C. cr the highest point in Athens.

The Olympic Gcmes began n Greece in 776 B.c. or.d ircluded such sports cs wrestling. cnariot-racing. ond discus-throwing.

Ploto (427-347 8.C.) was, with Aristotle and Socrotes, cne

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CAPITAL: Athens AR6A: 50,942 Square miles POPOLATION: 10.647.529 LANGUAGE Greek CURRENCY: Eurc

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Meny of the greot principles of western civilizotion, including democrocy. originated in cncient Greece, where educotion end culture were important assets.

MAIN EXPORTS: food and beye^ges, menufectured goods. Petroleum products, Chemicals, textiles

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