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When:
Feb 16, 2012
- Feb 27, 2012
Where: Athens, Greece
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High spirits, creative expression, wild colours and fantasy to spare are the driving forces behind this year's Athens Carnival, which kicks off on Tsiknopempti (Smoke Thursday). The aim of this year's Athens Carnival is to encourage all citizens and visitors to be a part of a lively, fun-filled celebration that will take place at the usual venues but also in city neighbourhoods
Athens - Online hotel reservations [By Booking.com]
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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Event related information:
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Greece -
background and overview:
Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44); fighting endured in a protracted civil war between supporters of the king and Communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. A military dictatorship, which in 1967 suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country, lasted seven years. The 1974 democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. In 1981 Greece joined the EC (now the EU); it became the 12th member of the euro zone in 2001.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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Greece details
Location: Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey. |
Languages:
Greek |
Climate:
Temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers. |
Capital:
Athens |
Time Zone:
UTC+2 (Summer UTC+3) |
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR) |
Call Code:
+30 |
Electric Power:
220v 50Hz |
Tourist office:
Ellinikos Organismos Tourismou-EOT (Greek/Hellenic |
Tourist website:
Click Here |
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