Translation has been an essential part of Greek culture and history. Ancient Greek literature has been translated into many languages over the centuries, and has influenced literature and culture throughout the world. In fact, the translation of classical Greek texts has been one of the fundamental pillars of Western education and culture.

The first known translation of a Greek work was by the Roman poet Ennius in the 3rd century BC. The translation of Greek works into Latin continued for many centuries, the most famous being the translation of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey by Virgil in the 1st century BC.

In the Middle Ages, Byzantine and Arabic scholars translated many classical Greek texts, including works by Aristotle, Plato and Euclid These translations influenced Western philosophy and science for many centuries.

During the Renaissance, European scholars rediscovered Greek literature and philosophy and began to translate them anew. The translation of the Greek Bible into Latin by Erasmus of Rotterdam in the 16th century was an important milestone in the history of translation.

Today, translation remains an important part of Greek culture. Modern Greek literature has been translated into many languages, and the translation of classical works remains a field of study and a challenge for translators

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The official name of Greece is the Hellenic Republic and its capital is Athens. The only official language is Greek. 

Greece is bordered by Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey; it is located in southeastern Europe between three continents: Asia, Africa and Europe. 

The currency is the euro, and it is a very religious country, with about 95 % of the population belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church. They have a parliamentary republic as a form of state.