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Chicago’s Sister City Since 1997
Country Location:
Southern Europe
Country Population:
Over 10 million
City Population:
Over 3 million
Geography:
Located at the southeastern tip of Greece, Athens lies on a small plain that extends southward to the Saronic Gulf, a branch of the Aegean Sea. Athens is bounded on three sides by Mt Parnitha, Mt Pendeli and Mt Hymettos.
History:
The earliest settlement, dating from before 3000 BC. In the 5th century B.C., it was the cultural and artistic center of the classical world. In 1204, Athens was occupied by the Crusaders and remained under Western rule until its capture by the Turks in 1456. Greece gained independence from the Turks in the war of 1821-32, and in 1833, Athens became the capital of Greece.
Industry:
Tourism, food processing, textiles, chemicals
Did You Know?
The first Olympic games, held in 776 B.C. in Athens, featured only one event–a foot race. The 2004 Olympics in Athens will host 10,500 athletes from 75 countries, participating in 28 sports.
Flag Description:
Blue square in upper corner bearing white cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy.
Links & Resources:
Athens Web Site: http://www.cityofathens.gr/portal/site/AthensPortalEN/ Greek: http://www.cityofathens.gr/portal/site/AthensPortal/index.html
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 ATHENS: The Runners Sculpture Project
"The Runners" is offered as a donation of public art from the Chicago- Athens Sister Cities Committee to the City of Chicago Public Art Collection for permanent installation at O’Hare International Airport, as part of the International Sculpture Exchange Program (ISEP), a partnership of the City of Chicago, Chicago Gateway Green and Sister Cities International.
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