The Countries we're France, Switzerland, USA, Germany ,Norway ,Italy ,Austria ,Japan ,Yugoslavia ,Canada and for 2014 Winter Olympics the host is Russia
no one country held olypics
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, where the ancient Olympics originated. Since then, the Olympics have been held in countries all over the world.The next one will be held in London, England, in 2012.
They compete when the olympic are held. They are one of hte few countries at all the Olympics.
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Click on the 'Participating Nations in the Summer Olympics' link below to see tables of each country and the years they participated in the Summer Games.
London, England is going to be the only countrie to have held the Olympics three times. So far they have held it in 1908 and 1948. In 2012 they will be holding the Olympics again. Many countries have held the Olympics twice. Such as Greece and Australia.
The first modern Olympics were held in 1896. Fourteen countries sent representatives to compete in this male only Olympics in Athens.
The Olympics has never had all the countries compete together in any country.
Up until 2020, there will be no Olympics held in Africa. There have been no bids put forward, or accepted to this point. There may, however, of course, be one held on this continent in the future.
Countries will bid on the Olympics approx. 6 years before then a vote is taken as to who won, for instance the next summer Olympics for 2012 will be held in London,England then the next Winter Olympics will be held in Russia in 2014.
Ancient Greece
Hard to get there, they are usually poor countries, and it is too hot!