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Background: Greece achieved its 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 royalist supporters of the king and communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece was able to join 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. Greece joined the European Community or EC in 1981 (which became the EU in 1992); it became the 12th member of the euro zone in 2001.



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Areas in South Aegean: Amorgos | Ios | Karterados | Kithnos | Kos | Milos | Mykonos | Naxos | Paros | Patmos | Pserimos | Rhodes | Santorini | Syros | Tinos

May 15th 2008  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Rhodes
We arrived in Rhodes yesterday, luckily with all our baggage too! It is pretty nice weather here, around 20 but the wind is very strong and cold, especially by the ocean. We are staying in a village ... [full story]

May 14th 2008  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Santorini
Hello from santorini. Just nipped in to an internet cafe while we wait for the bus to go to the northern coast of the island, to watch the famous sunsets there in Ia. So. to update u with what we h ... [full story]

Day 4 - Santorini Day 2
2 days ago: Zpet published a blog
Day 4 - Santorini Day 2
May 13th 2008  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Santorini
After walking about a mile to get 2 capuccinos for breakfast, I asked Poppy to call for the 4-wheeler. About 10 minutes later, I was getting the low down on 4-wheelers, then went back to pick up Manol ... 10 photos [full story]

Day 3 - Athens to Santorini
2 days ago: Zpet published a blog
Day 3 - Athens to Santorini
May 13th 2008  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Santorini
Woke up pretty much on time and headed for the port. Arriving early, we had capuccinos at a cafe across from the port and decided to buy lunch there too. A couple of "pies" (greek sandwiches) at 1.70 ... 5 photos [full story]

May 12th 2008  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Naxos
Hi all, so the big day has arrived, i have found a very nice sports bar, which apparantly is also the popular bar for ladies of the night to ply their trade, but most importantly, is showing the le ... [full story]

4 days ago: samandcharlie published a blog
The first 'hop' - Ios
May 11th 2008  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Ios
Well we've arrived in Ios 3 days ago. We had the EARLIEST start in Crete, but everything went smoothly and we landed in Ios at about 12.30. We were a bit worried about sorting out accomodation as we h ... [full story]

5 days ago: Alex and Kerry published a blog
it's all greek to me
May 10th 2008  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Naxos
Hi all, just adding quick entry as havnt had the chance to for a few days. that is because the last two days have been a bit heavy, none-stop travelling for 48 hours. the last time we added sumut w ... [full story]

5 days ago: hu5om published a blog
bitersweet greece
May 10th 2008  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Santorini
athens was really cool. mynokos and santorini were beautiful. we saw some amazing things, all of which i'll talk about later but it's one of the saddest days of the semester right now. yesterday brad, ... [full story]

6 days ago: Barney and Liz do Europe published a blog
santorini 3
May 9th 2008  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Santorini
Had the best fish meal on tour last night at the local harbour. followed by 263 steps back to the top. Good for the soul. today we had a fabulous day touring the volcano. we caught a boat at 10.25 an ... [full story]

7 days ago: Barney and Liz do Europe published a blog
Santorini 2
May 8th 2008  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Santorini
Santorini is what you see in pictures and soooo much more! Coming in to the port on the seacat, the first thing you notice are the cliffs, with the white buildings clinging to the sides. The "touri ... [full story]


South Aegean Blog Entries

Mykonos
Bella and her "lovey daddy"
Companile and Shaddow
Oia - looking out over the caldera
Kleftiko
White Washed Glory
Steps to Our Hotel Room
Sunset in Santorini
Guess what? Another sunset shot from our deck!
Kites
The Main Strip in Oia Village
Oia
Paros Sunset
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