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Greece

Greece belongs to Europe. The capital city is Athens.

CapitalAthens
LanguageGreek
Currencyeuro
Population10.4M

Key Facts

RegionSouthern Europe
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1830
Area131,957 km2
Population density83/km2
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Calling code+30
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.893
Safety index
65.0
Internet access
80%
Life expectancy
82.2

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mount Olympus2,917 m
Mount Smolikas2,637 m
Mount Gramos2,521 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity90%
  • No religion5%
  • Islam4%
  • Other1%

Why Visit

Athens and AcropolisThe cradle of Western democracy with the Parthenon on its hilltop perch.
Greek IslandsSantorini's blue domes, Mykonos' nightlife and Crete's Minoan palaces.
MeteoraByzantine monasteries perched atop sheer rock pillars in central Greece.
Mediterranean CuisineOlive oil, feta, seafood and ouzo define one of the world's healthiest diets.
Ancient SitesDelphi, Olympia and Epidaurus are among the best-preserved classical ruins.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Athens
3.2M
Thessaloniki
1.1M
Patras
214k

Climate Overview

10CJan avg.
28CJul avg.
400 mmYearly rainfall
Mediterranean (hot, dry summers)Climate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageGreek
National day25 March
Electricity230V, Type C/F