Greece has the longest coastline in Europe and is the southernmost country in Europe. The mainland has rugged mountains, forests, and lakes, but the country is well known for the thousands of islands dotting the blue Aegean Sea to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Ionian Sea to the west. The music of Greece is as diverse and celebrated as its history.Greek music separates into two parts. Greek traditional music and Byzantine music. The typical Greek cuisine was derived from a general Mediterranean Palette and consists of what is known as the “Mediterranean Triad” This term refers to wheat, olive oil, and wine. The aforementioned olive oil and wheat, as well as fruits, vegetables, honey, and fish are the pillars of Greek cuisine.