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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 blue-
also 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 so-
called "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
How’s 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 35°C, but sometimes even 40°C 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 (km²):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

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

Santorini is one of the few sites

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

Ο καλός ο φίλος στην ανάγκη φαίνεται.

A good beginning makes a good ending.

Η καλή αρχή κάνει το καλό τέλος.

A bad peace is better than a good war.

Μια κακή ειρήνη είναι προτιμότερη από έναν καλό πόλεμο

A drowning man will clutch at a straw.

Ένας άνθρωπος που πνίγεται πιάνεται από ένα άχυρο.
~Ο πνιγμένος απ' τα μαλλιά του πιάνεται.
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
Socrates through his own answers come to realizasion of
(469-399) whatever the matter was. To him, man was born good,
but ignorance makes his actions bad sometimes. The
only true virtue is knowledge.
Thank you