GENERAL INFORMATION ON GREECE
Land & Sea
About one fifth of the Greek population depends on farming. Most Greek farms are small (under 5 hectares) and are often family concerns. Much of the country’s land is rocky, iwht poor soil and lack of water in the summer. Many villagers keep sheep and goats for their milk, especially in the mountains, where iti is difficult to grow crops.
The main agricultural regions in Greece are the fertile plains of Thrace, Macedonia and Thessaly, which produce tobacco, cereals and cotton. Large crops of oranges and lemons and a variety of fruits (including peaches, apples, apricots, and pears) are grown in the Peloponnese .
Olive trees can be seen all over Greece . They are almost like a national symbol and are a very important crop. The trees can grow on rocky ground and can live for hundreds of years. Olives are used to make olive oil, which is basic cooking ingredient in many Greek dishes. The most famous olives come from Kalamata, which is in the Peloponnese .
Grapes are grown all over Greece . They are eaten as fresh fruit and they are also a major export when they are dried as currants, sultanas and raisins. Wine is another major product made from grapes. Ancient Greeks believed that they had been taught the art of wine-making by the god Dionysus.
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