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Balkans
Greece
Capital: Athens
Philosophy, philotimo, and feta on everything.
Daily life
Long meals, longer conversations, and afternoon siestas in summer. Easter is bigger than Christmas.
Food
- Moussaka
- Souvlaki
- Greek salad (horiatiki)
- Spanakopita
- Loukoumades
Family values
Family is central; multi-generational living and big Sunday lunches are normal.
Holidays & traditions
Greek EasterIndependence Day (Mar 25)Ohi DayName days (bigger than birthdays)
Religion & spiritual life
Greek Orthodox Christianity is deeply woven into culture.