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Greece, officially - the Greek Republic - the state in Southern Europe. The country is located on the Balkan Peninsula and numerous islands. Modern Greece is the heir to the culture of ancient Greece, considered the cradle of Western civilization, the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy, the basic principles of physics and mathematics, theater and modern Olympic games. A rich cultural heritage and geographical position make Greece one of the most visited countries in the world Crete is the largest Greek island, the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. It is located 110 km from Europe, 175 km from Asia and 300 km from Africa. Geographically refers to Europe. Crete is washed by three seas - Crete in the north, Libyan in the south and Ionian in the west. The administrative center is the city of Heraklion. Crete is considered one of the most popular European resorts.