Greece has rich ancient history and Mediterranean beauty, but lately it's been in the news because because of its economic upheaval. While more than 60% of Greek voters rejected a proposed bailout deal during Sunday's referendum, the country was long divided between those who were hoping for a "yes" vote and those who were hoping for a "no." Still, there's a lot the majority of Greeks have in common, from their patriotism to their willingness to spend $5 on a cup of coffee. Here are 12 things you may not have known about the majority of Greeks.SEE ALSO: Why Greece's economy can’t just grow its way out of this mess Voting is compulsory in Greece for everyone 18 and older, but in the most recent elections for which data are available, the turnout was just 64% of registered voters. Source: PBS, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Greeks have an intense love for their country, with 71% having a favorable view of their own country; only Germans and the British were more patriotic. Sixty percent of Greeks also think they're the most hardworking people in Europe. Source: Pew Research Center Life expectancy for the average Greek is 81 years, compared to about 79 years in the US. Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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