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
Drives on the
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