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Places in News: Greece
Context:
At least one person has died after a major wildfire broke out near Athens on Sunday. While authorities say the fires are mostly under control, a few “scattered hot spots” remain and could reignite later in the week.
About Greece:
- Greece, officially known as the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe.
- It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula.
- Land borders:
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- Albania to the northwest.
- North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north.
- Turkey to the east.
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- Maritime borders:
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- Aegean Sea lies to the east.
- Ionian Sea to the west.
- Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.
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- Greece has the longest coastline in the Mediterranean Basin and includes thousands of islands.
- Geographical Features:
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- Rivers: Acheloos, Evros (Maritsa), Nestos.
- Mountains:It has a large portion of its territory made up of hills and rugged mountains, is among the most mountainous countries in Europe.
- Mount Olympus, with an elevation of 2,918 meters, is the highest mountain in Greece.
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- Greece hosts a chain of ancient volcanoes, including those on the islands of Kos, Methana, Milos, Nisyros, Poros, and Santorini.