GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Greece
Greece occupies the southern Balkan Peninsula and many Mediterranean islands. Mountainous relief and a deeply indented coastline create close links between land routes, islands and maritime transport.
Fast Facts
- Pindus forms a major mainland mountain backbone.
- Piraeus is the principal port serving Athens.
- The Aegean lies east and the Ionian Sea west of the mainland.
Connected lessons
- GreeceCountry profile
Geographical connections
- AlbaniaBorders
- North MacedoniaBorders
- BulgariaBorders
- TürkiyeBorders