Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey.
Greece won independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1830 and became a kingdom. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20t ...
Longitude: 22
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Greece:
8,086.857 km
Terrain:
Mountainous with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands.
Natural Resources:
Lignite, petroleum, iron ore, bauxite, lead, zinc, nickel, magnesite, marble, salt, hydropower potential.
Industries:
Tourism, food and tobacco processing, textiles, chemicals, metal products; mining, petroleum.
Population: 10,461,091
One-third of the population lives in and around metropolitan Athens; the remainder of the country has moderate population density mixed with sizeable urban clusters.
Area: 131,990 km2
slightly smaller than Alabama
Strategic location dominating the Aegean Sea and southern approach to Turkish Straits; a peninsular country, possessing an archipelago of about 2,000 islands.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ell | Greek |
Greek (official) 99%, other (includes English and French) 1%
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Athens
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:40 pm (GMT+02:00)
Visiting Greece
You're in for a treat! Greece is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to June, September to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Delicious cuisine and wine
- High cost of living and travel
- Crowded tourist sites during peak seasons
- Occasional strikes and protests
- 2.8MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Greek cuisine features olive oil, vegetables, and seafood.
- Popular dishes include moussaka and souvlaki.
- Greek wine and fresh salads are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Acropolis in Athens
- Explore the island of Santorini
- Relax on the beaches of Mykonos
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