Economy of Greece
Greece is a country located in the southeastern part of Europe, at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders four countries: Albania, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north and Turkey to the east. Greece officially has 6,000 islands.
Thanks to this blog, you will learn everything about Pieria (Central Macedonia)
Pieria is one of the regional units of Greece located in the southern part of the Central Macedonia Region, within the historical province of Macedonia. Its capital is the city of Katerini. The name Pieria comes from the ancient Pieres tribe. The city covers an area of 1.5 thousand km2; and has 128,000 inhabitants (2010); along the coast is a popular tourist region called the Olympic Riviera.
Agriculture plays an important role in the Greek economy. It provides food for the country’s inhabitants and is an important export sector. Greece has a favorable climate (Mediterranean) and soil that favor the cultivation of popular products such as olives, vines, citrus fruits, vegetables and cereals. The Greeks are also known for products such as olive oil, feta cheese and honey. These are natural products that are popular both in Greece and around the world.
Animal breeding in Greece has a long tradition. Many farmers breed sheep, goats, cattle and poultry. Milk, meat and dairy products are popular in Greek cuisine. Animal husbandry is an important source of food and income for many families. In Greece, apart from cattle and poultry, you can also find beautiful horses that are used for riding and tourism in some regions such as Thessaly or Crete.
The most important role in the Greek economy is played by services, in particular: maritime transport, tourism, trade, real estate, telecommunications and public services, e.g. banks. These industries produce as much as 78.3% of the gross domestic product. This is followed by industry (18%) and agriculture (3.6%).
In Thessaloniki, transport is developed at a high level. There are three types of transport:
Air Transport
Land transport
Maritime transport
One of the cities in Greece that is well developed in terms of tourism is Pieria. It is a place where the mountains meet the sea and the Olympian gods watch over the world. Pieria is not only golden beaches and 70 kilometers of beautiful coast, but also a wonderful cultural heritage and picturesque tourist trails, rich infrastructure with beautifully located facilities and, above all, people who are willing to share their joy of life, love for the mountains and local cuisine. Attractions with which Pieria is famous for are: the Archaeological Museum, the Village of Dion and the Olympus National Park.
Industry is a branch of material production in which the extraction of natural resources and their adaptation to human needs is carried out on a large scale, on the basis of division of labor and using machines. In Greece, the industry focuses, among others;
- textiles
- extraction of raw materials
- chemicals
