Greece Fast Facts

Greece Fast Facts, Greece Travel Guide and Tourist Information

Location

Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey

Flag

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Capital and Coordinates

Athens 37°58′N 23°43′E (largest city)

Area

131,990 km2 / 50,944 sq mi (country comparison to the world: 97)

Language

Greek

Population

10,760,136 (July 2011 est.) - (country comparison to the world: 76)

Religion

Greek Orthodox (approximately 98% of citizens), with Muslim, Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, and other religious communities.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Calling code

+30

Time Zone

UTC +2

Electricity

220V/50Hz (European plug)

Internet TLD

.gr

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