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Our flag?
The flag of Greece consists of nine equal horizontal stripes of blue alternating with white; there is a blue square in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white cross; the cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy, the established religion of the country. The colours of our flag- white and bluealso symbolize the colours of the clear sky and sea in Greece

A symbol of our country

Parthenon

ACROPOLIS PARTHENON
The Parthenon is a temple located on the Acropolis, a hill overlooking the city of Athens, Greece.
The Acropolis is the hill in Athens on which the Parthenon stands. "Acro" means "high" and "polis" means "city" - so it is literally the "high city" The Parthenon is the remains of a temple to the Greek goddess Athena, the patron goddess of the ancient City of Athens. The Parthenon was designed by Phidias, a famous sculptor, at the behest of Pericles, a Greek politician credited with the founding of the city of Athens and with stimulating the socalled "Golden Age of Greece". The Greek architects Ictinos and Callicrates supervised the practical work of the consturction. It was built between 447 and 438 B.C. It is the most important and characteristic monument of the ancient Greek civilization and still remains its international symbol

Where are we?

Greece is located at the south-eastern part of Europe.

It has 1400 islands (ca. 200 uninhabited).

Kavala is the second largest city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala prefecture. It is situated on the bay of Kavala, across from the island of Thassos

Hows the climate?

The climate of Greece is mediterranean with summers that are usually hot and dry, and the winters that can be quiet cold and wet. The upper part of Greece can be very cold during the winter and snow is not uncommon. However, for the south of Greece and the islands, the winters will be milder. During the winter much of Greece may have snow, and much snowfall can be expected in the higher mountains of Greece. Summers in Greece are usually very hot, and in July and August temperatures usually reach 30 to 35C, but sometimes even 40C and more. It is recommended in these temperatures to stay out of the sun from 11.00 to 14.00 when the sun it at its strongest. There is a strong northern wind called the "Meltemi" which usually sweeps through the east coast of Greece during July and August, and this offers a welcome relief to the heat. However, these winds can at times be very strong. This can lead to the schedules of the ferryboats to the islands being severely disrupted.

Capital
Athens is considered as the
cradle of western civilization, philosophy, science and democracy where arguably the greatest minds of ancient times were found. Almost 5 million people live in the capital and its surroundings. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. The recorded history of Athens dates back over 3,000 years.

Population
It has a population of 11.1 million Greece is surounded by the waters of the Mediterranean Surface area (km):131,96

Our School

Our school is technical and professional, in Secondary Education. In that school we combine the general education with the technical and professional knowledge, aiming at the professional integration of graduates in the work market

Our School
Sectors and Specialities Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics Economics and Management Information and Technology

Greetings in our language

kalimera = good morning. Used both when coming to and going away from a place. kalispera = good afternoon. Used only when coming to a place or meeting someone in the evening or at night. kalinihta = good night. Used only as a goodbye greeting in the evening or at night. herete= hello, used between 10:00 and 14:00 yassou = hello or goodbye (greeting to one person or a friend) yassas = hello or goodbye (greeting to more persons or a more formal and polite way to greet an unknown person) adio = goodbye Official language: Greek Greek is one of the most ancient languages in the world and etymologically has provided the roots for many words in other languages as well as international scientific terminology. It has been orally transmitted for 4,000 centuries, and has been written for about 3 millenniums. Greek plays an important role in the etymology of Indo-European languages.

A landscape that we love

Santorini is one of the few sites of Greece, with wild beauty created by the explosion of a volcano, which is in the middle of the gulf of the island.

A favorite poem of ours

ITHACA
When you set out on your journey to Ithaca, pray that the road is long, full of adventure, full of knowledge. The Lestrygonians and the Cyclops, the angry Poseidon - do not fear them: You will never find such as these on your path, if your thoughts remain lofty, if a fine emotion touches your spirit and your body. The Lestrygonians and the Cyclops, the fierce Poseidon you will never encounter, if you do not carry them within your soul, if your soul does not set them up before you. Pray that the road is long. That the summer mornings are many, when, with such pleasure, with such joy you will enter ports seen for the first time; stop at Phoenician markets, and purchase fine merchandise, mother-of-pearl and coral, amber and ebony, and sensual perfumes of all kinds, as many sensual perfumes as you can; visit many Egyptian cities, to learn and learn from scholars. Always keep Ithaca in your mind. To arrive there is your ultimate goal. But do not hurry the voyage at all. It is better to let it last for many years; and to anchor at the island when you are old, rich with all you have gained on the way, not expecting that Ithaca will offer you riches. Ithaca has given you the beautiful voyage. Without her you would have never set out on the road. She has nothing more to give you. And if you find her poor, Ithaca has not deceived you. Wise as you have become, with so much experience, you must already have understood what Ithacas mean. KAVAFIS

A product of our country

Alcohol: The Ouzo is the
most famous Greek alcohol of Greece and its trademark. It is a strong alcohol with the taste of Anis which can be served straight or with water. It is accompanied with little meets (mezedes). The Tsipouro reminds the Ouzo but has a stronger taste. Depending of the region, it is also called Raki.

Olives & Olive Oil: The Greek olive and its virgin oil is considered as one of the best in the world. It is the basis of the Greek and Mediterranean diet. It is a healthy product and medical researches have proved that it is one of the reasons of Cretans people longevity. Olive and olive oil can be found all over Greece

A product of our country

The oldest cheese type in the world, Feta cheese, it is a genuine Greek product. Feta cheese belongs to the category of soft cheese. It is made of sheep milk or a blend of sheep and goat milk up to a proportion of 70:30 %. Feta cheese is the most characteristic type of all Greek cheeses. Since October 14, 2002 the feta cheese belongs to the protected products of Name of Origin with the1107/96/European Union's Regulation. The Feta cheese is exported throughout the world

A proverb that we like

A friend in need is a friend indeed. . A good beginning makes a good ending. .

A bad peace is better than a good war. A drowning man will clutch at a straw. . ~ ' .

A famous person
Socrates was one of the greatest philosophers in Western tradition, known to us through his pupil Plato, the historian Xenophon and other ancient sources. Socrates was born in Athens. He was educated in literature, music and gymn-astics and also rhetorics, dialectics and sophism. His famous quote "I only know that I know nothing" very much reflects his views. He believed he was ignorant as well as people in general, and he tried to help them understand this through dialogues where he asked questions and let the subject through his own answers come to realizasion of whatever the matter was. To him, man was born good, but ignorance makes his actions bad sometimes. The only true virtue is knowledge.

Socrates (469-399)

THANK YOU

NIKOLI KRISTIANNA KEMELI EVGENIA