| The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. 2002. |
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| Greece |
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| Republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Athens. | 1 |
| ‡ Greece is a member of NATO. | 2 |
| ‡ Ancient Greek culture, particularly as developed in Athens, was the principal source of Western civilization. | 3 |
| ‡ Tension and fighting between Greece and Turkey has continued for hundreds of years. | 4 |
| ‡ It is known for its production of grapes, olives, and olive oil. | 5 |
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| | | The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. Edited by E.D. Hirsch, Jr., Joseph F. Kett, and James Trefil. Copyright © 2002 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. |
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