Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. It is known for being the cradle of Western civilization, the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, and its ancient history and magnificent temples. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple.

Greece is also famous for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.