10 Facts about Greece, during World War 2

1. During the World War II, Greece was the only country which had to fight 3 countries continuously (Italy, Albania, Germany)
2.  The Greek victory over the initial Italian offensive (Greco-Italian war) of October 1940 was the first Allied land victory of the Second World War and the reason the Axis was defeated.
3. It was the only country in which it held the most days of resistance. (219 days) 
4. Hitler referred to Greeks during WWII as "the bravest who fought with the highest disregard of death" (1943)
5. Winston Churchill recalled them "Greeks do not fight like heroes. Heroes fight like Greeks." (1941)
6.  The Greek forces manning the forts (the Army Section of Eastern Macedonia, TSAM) was cut off after the invasion. When the Germans demanded their surrender, the Greeks shouted Μολων Λαβέ. 

Greece - A safe place to travel

 Some people believe false reports about Greece's safety.

 I am Greek-Irish, born and raised in Greece, and I assure you that it is a safe place to live or travel. Even though there is an economical crisis, it doesn't mean that the Greek people became inhumane or violent. We were and still are, hospitable and open hearted people.
Yes it is difficult for us to cope, but we will get through it.

You are most Welcome to come by whenever you want and see for yourselves.

32 Interesting Facts about Greece

1. Greece came third in Europe, when asking "Do you believe in God" -- 83% said yes. 
2. 80% of Greece is mountainous and 50% is covered by forests.
3. Greece is the 2nd largest mountainous country in Europe after Switzerland.
4. Greece has half the seismic activity of Europe.
5. Famous ancient Greeks are: Homer, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Cleopatra. 
6. Athens is the oldest city in Europe, and the birthplace of democracy.
7. Greece enjoys three climates: Mediterranean, Temperate and Alpine. 
8. Greece is the only country in the world that is officially Orthodox (Christian) 
9. Greece is the only country in Europe where state and religion is united.
10. Greece has the largest maritime fleet in the world. (15.5%) 
11. Greece has about 2,000 islands. (227 are inhibited).