Greece is located in Southern Europe and makes up the majority of the Balkan Peninsula. It is made up of a large mainland called the Peloponnese and a number of islands, such as Crete, Rhodes, Dodecanese, Corfu and the Cyclades.
Greece is subject to a variety of different climates: a Mediterranean climate, which consists of moderate winters and hot summers; an alpine climate, found primarily in Western Greece; and a temperate climate, which consists of harsh winters and summers.
