Severe abdominal pain and bloating that occur suddenly, especially if you also have nausea and vomiting, may be a sign of a bowel obstruction from scar tissue or a tumor pressing on the bowel. Immediate medical attention is a must to avoid complications like bowel perforation that can be fatal.
Today, Athens is a cosmopolitan metropolis that is the financial, political, cultural and economic center for the country. In 2014, Athens has an estimated population of 665,000 in the city proper, or 3.75 million in the metropolitan area.
Athens Population Growth. The population history of Athens stretches back a long time. During the Greek Dark Ages, the city had a population of about 4,000, which grew to 10,000 by 700 BC. The area had an estimated population of 200,000 by 500 BC.