Greece is located in Southern Europe, its mainland is located at the Southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. Its latitude and longitude is 35.00 North and 19.00 East as a result it has a large climate variation. Greece's climate is divided into three different types, mild wet winters and hot dry summers, a Alpine climate, and a temperate climate. Eighty percent of Greece is mountainous which makes it the one of the most mountainous European countries.Greece has two thousand to six thousand islands.Greece is bordered by the Ionian sea and the Mediterranean sea. Today in the present Greece's largest holiday is Easter. Also, children from ages six to fifteen go to school. Most families in Greece live in one story homes. The Greeks are known for their philosophy, art, architecture, literature, mythology, mathematics, religions, and politics. Some of the physical characteristics of Greece is the mountains that cover 80 percent of the land, there is also the Aegean sea, and the Sea of Crete. Ninety eight percent of the religions in Greece is Greek Orthodox. Greeks are very hospitable so if you get invited to their house expect to get treated very well. The church plays a great role in the politics. Greeks do not like it if you question their honor. In Greece you should never openly reject a persons statement. Also, in Greece there are many mountains, some of the mountains in Greece is, Mt. Olympus, Mt. Smolikas, Mt. Giano, Mt. Tymfi, Mt. Ida and many more mountains. Also, in Greece some of the trees that grow in the land are, the Olive tree, the Beech tree, the Chestnut tree, the Cypress tree, the Poplar tree, and many more. Some of the wildlife in Greece is, the Common Shrew, the European rabbit, the Stripe Field Mouse, the Long Fingered Bat, the Striped Dolphin, the Lynx, the Gray Wolf, and lots more. Ninety-nine percent of the languages spoke in Greece is Greek, and the other 1 percent is mostly minor languages. Greek cuisine is very diverse and consists of lamb, poultry, pork, rabbit, olives, cheese, wine, fish, vegetables, herbs, grains, bread, nuts, honey, zucchini, and eggplant. Generally, Greeks are well dressed and wear long skirts, or long trousers.