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People and Culture
About 66% of the Greek people live in
large urban cities. Athens is the biggest
city with more than 3.1 million people.
Climate
The climate in Greece is similar to the
central Mediterranean area. Summers
are very warm, sunny, and dry. Winters
are mild with average amounts of rain.
In summer, the meltemi seasonal winds
come from the north to cool the dry,
hot days.
Oia village, Santorini
Even though Greece enjoys many warm
days, the peaks of its mountains are generally covered with ice.
The southern islands are warmer through the whole year. January and February are the coldest months of
the year, while July and August are the warmest months. Tourists like visiting Greece throughout the year
for the good weather and to enjoy the beautiful beaches.
Greek taverna in Mykonos town, Mykonos island
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