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1. The Mediterranean borders 22 different countries.
2. Two different island nations exist within the sea.

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1. The entire island of Santorini is actually a volcanic rock.
2.  It has taken thousands of volcanic eruptions for the island to be formed.

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It is one of the highest peaks in europe. In Greek mythology Olympus is the home of the Greek gods, on Mytikas peak. The mountain has exceptional biodiversity and rich flora. It has been a National Park, the first in Greece, since 1938

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Olympus National Park is located in Greece. The national park encompasses an area of 92 square miles (238 sq km) and serves as one of the country's leading attractions.

Mount Olympus is the pinnacle attraction and heart of the national park. It represents cultural, historical, and natural significance. The summit reaches a height of 9,570 feet (2,917 m) with Mytikas being the highest of the peaks on the mountain. Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece.

There are 52 different peaks spread out across the mountain. Mytikas is the one that hits the highest point at 9,570 feet (2,917 m). It is also one of the higher peaks throughout Europe. There are also deep gorges found within the mountain prominence.

Predator wildlife includes wolves, jackals, foxes, and wild cats. Some of the other larger mammal species include chamois, wild goat, and roe deer. Birdwatchers can keep an eye for the peregrine falcon, sparrow hawk, golden eagle, short-toed snake eagle, lanner falcon, and the booted eagle.

The national park honors and protects history, culture, and nature. Mount Olympus, which is the tallest mountain in Greece, is the home of the Twelve Gods of antiquity and of course the most famous god, Zeus.

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Mount Olympus and the surrounding area is the country's most significant and valued national park. It represents the divine history, culture, and nature. Climbing and hiking Mount Olympus is a trek back in time and a hike amongst the gods of the Greek. While you take in the majestic nature of the stunning alpine terrain, you can also imagine back to what it was like for the Greeks who believed this mountain was home to their gods.

Mount Olympus

Mount Olympus is the highest summit in Greece. There are 52 peaks across the massif with the tallest summit occurring at Mytikas. The highest elevation is 9,570 feet (2,917 m) above sea level. The prominence makes it one of the higher peaks of Europe.

Mount Olympus is the main attraction of the national park. The region has also been declared a World Biosphere Reserve. Wind and rain eroded the mountain creating a sheer towering characteristic.

The circumference of the mountain is 93 miles (150 km) and covering 190 square miles (500 sq km) of the area. That is one massive mountain. It's no wonder people believed it was the home of the 12 olympian gods.

Olympus National Park Trails

There are several trails and treks ranging from easy to more difficult and even dangerous. The majority of trails are looking to engage you with the mountain and mountainous areas.

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Olympus National Park (Official GANP Park Page)

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Olympus National Park is located in Greece. The national park encompasses an area of 92 square miles (238 sq km) and serves as one of the country's leading attractions. Mount Olympus is the pinnacle attraction and heart of the national park. It represents cultural, historical, and natural significance.

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Thebes was the seat of the legendary king Oedipus and the locale of most of the ancient Greek tragedies—notably Aeschylus' Seven Against Thebes and Sophocles' Oedipus the King and Antigone—and of other compilations about the fate of Oedipus, his wife-mother, and his children.

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1. The term "spartan" is often used to describe something simple or without comfort.
2. The Spartans considered themselves to be direct descendents of the Greek hero Hercules.

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1. There are slightly over 10,000 permanent residents on the island (2011 census). ...
2. Mykonos' nickname is The Island of the Winds due to the strong Meltemi winds that blow often but it may also be referred to as the Queen of the Cyclades.

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1.Mycenae is perhaps best known in mythology as the city of Agamemnon, the son of Atreus.

2.King Agamemnon led the expedition against Troy during the Trojan War, which Homer accounted in his epic poem the Iliad.

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1. The first palace at Knossos was built at the beginning of the Middle Minoan period (2000–1580 bc). It consisted of isolated structures built around a rectangular court.
2. Knossos produced fine polychrome pottery on a black glazed ground during this period. About 1720 bc a destructive earthquake leveled most of Knossos.

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Delphi was an ancient religious sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo. Developed in the 8th century B.C., the sanctuary was home to the Oracle of Delphi and the priestess Pythia, who was famed throughout the ancient world for divining the future and was consulted before all major undertakings

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1. The ancient Greeks of Asia Minor were crucial to the development of Western poetry, prose, history, medicine, philosophy, and science. Indeed, they were the first great thinkers of antiquity.

2. Later, Alexander the Great spread Hellenic civilization into Asia Minor.

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1. Crete is Known to Be the Birthplace of Zeus.
2. The Oldest Olive Trees in The World.

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The Aegean Sea has been historically important, especially in regards to the civilization of Ancient Greece, who inhabited the area around the coast of the Aegean and the Aegean islands. The Aegean islands facilitated contact between the people of the area and between Europe and Asia.

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Athens lies historically in the very heart of Greece as it is known as the birthplace of democracy and home to some of the most significant philosophers.

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Macedonia Is Home To the deepest underwater cave in the world Located in the Canyon of Matka, Cave Vrelo is one of the world's largest underwater caves. Several attempts to explore the cave fully, but no one knows just how deep it is

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The Balkans is known for its stunning architecture