Greece – Greece's capital is Athens

(Pronounced Grees and ath-uhnz)

To remember the capital of Greece, use the following mnemonic:

Get grease (Greece), put a thin (Athens) layer on a pole and you won't get up it.

Interesting facts about Athens:

- Ancient Democracy: Athens is widely recognised as the birthplace of democracy, where citizens gathered on the Pnyx hill in ancient times to directly vote and participate in public affairs.

- Akropolis Heritage: The city is dominated by the Acropolis, an ancient citadel perched high on a rocky outcrop that features iconic architectural masterpieces like the Parthenon.

- Olympic Revival: Athens hosted the very first modern Olympic Games in 1896, reviving the ancient athletic tradition that originally began in Greece thousands of years prior.