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Greece

History

The Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire became the central struggle for Greece's independence and future statehood.
An official declaration asserted Greece's claim to sovereignty.
Greece's sovereignty gained formal recognition.
The colonels' junta fell and a referendum ended the monarchy.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Greece.
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CapitalAthens
Population10.4M
Area131,957 km2
Currencyeuro

Short facts

RegionSouthern Europe
LanguageGreek
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Athens and Acropolis: The cradle of Western democracy with the Parthenon on its hilltop perch.
  • Greek Islands: Santorini's blue domes, Mykonos' nightlife and Crete's Minoan palaces.
  • Meteora: Byzantine monasteries perched atop sheer rock pillars in central Greece.

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Planning questions

What is Greece known for?Athens and Acropolis, Greek Islands, Meteora.
What is the capital?Athens.
Which language is useful?Greek.
When is the national day?25 March.

Upcoming events

Greek Independence Day thumbnailGreek Independence Day25 Mar 2027 ยท Greece

Use Athens as the first planning anchor for Greece, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

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Known for

Athens and AcropolisGreek IslandsMykonos' nightlifeMeteoraCapital cityLocal food
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