An ancient Greek city-state was typically composed of a polis (5 letters), which was the city itself, and its surrounding countryside. The polis was the center of political, economic, and social life in ancient Greece. The most important public space in the polis was the agora (5 letters), which served as a marketplace and meeting place. Two of the most famous ancient Greek city-states were Corinth (7 letters) and SPARTA (6 letters). Corinth was known for its wealth and commerce, while SPARTA was renowned for its military prowess.