How might greece's physical features have affected the development of the greek trade, culture and legacy?

Greece's position as a crossroads into Asia, the European Continent, and also its proximity to Africa has led to its development since Ancient Times. Greece is positioned on the Mediterranean Sea giving it access to sea trade routes and partners around the Sea. Additionally Greece also bordered with other civilizations that allowed for land routes of trade. These factors led to the development of Greek Society as a seafaring, trading, and also powerful empire at different points in history. Greece's culture has also been influenced by the movement of ideas, art, and technology from other important empires and nations which developed in close proximity to Greece.