Greece

Capital: Athens

The Apidima Cave in Mani may hold remains dated to about 200,000 years ago, possibly among the oldest early modern humans found outside Africa. Other experts think they are archaic humans.
Greece has thousands of islands, and up to 227 are inhabited. It also has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean.
The Minoan eruption that shaped Santorini happened about 3,600 years ago. It left a water-filled caldera with cliffs over 300 metres high.
At Meteora, 24 monasteries were established from the late 14th century. Six remain, and four are occupied and open to visitors.

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