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Not only a cultural center
Athinai (Gr) or Athens, the Capital of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) has 3,200,000 residents. Surrounded by mountains, in a half –circle, Athens is situated on the plain of Attica, the most populated region of Greece, not far away from the Saronic Gulf. Athens is Greece’s largest city and has for decades been the administrative, business and cultural center.
Athens is the birthplace not only for democracy but also for drama, philosophy and history.
All over the city you find monuments from this magnificent ancient civilization but Athens is also a modern city with great appeal to all ages.
Greater Athens is a transportation hub, served by rail lines, major roads, airlines, and ocean-going vessels.
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