Natural Environment of Greece

Geographically, Greece belongs to Southeastern Europe and to the Eastern Mediterranean region. It is the crossroad of three continents, namely, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The geomorphology is diverse. Greece is primarily a mountainous country, with seventy per cent of its territory covered by mountains. It has a very long coastline, with a plethora of peninsulas and islands. The climate is markedly influenced by the combination of geography and geomorphology. It is, broadly speaking, Mediterranean… More information...