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Greece

Ελλάδα

Southern Europe, Europe

Greek

Greece (Ελλάδα) is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. With a population of 10,400,720 and an area of 131,990 km², the capital city is Athens. The official language is Greek. The national currency is the euro (€ EUR).

Quick Facts

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Athens
Capital
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10,400,720
Population
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131,990 km²
Area
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€ EUR
Currency
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+30
Dial Code
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.gr
TLD

Economy

Greece has a GDP per capita of $24,626, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$24,626
GNI per Capita$22,730

Geography

Greece is located in Southern Europe at coordinates 39.00°N, 22.00°E. It shares borders with 4 countries. The highest point is Mount Olympus at 2,918 m.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates39.00°N, 22.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Olympus
2,918 m
🏞️ Longest RiverMaritsa
490 km
TimezonesUTC+02:00

UNESCO World Heritage

Greece is home to 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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8

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Greece, including Agia Sophia Stadium with a capacity of 34,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumAgia Sophia Stadium
34,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Greece

What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
What is the population of Greece?
Greece has a population of approximately 10,400,720 people.
What currency does Greece use?
Greece uses the euro (€ EUR).
What language is spoken in Greece?
The official language of Greece is Greek.
What is the area of Greece?
Greece covers a total area of 131,990 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Greece?
The GDP per capita of Greece is approximately $24,626.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Greece have?
Greece has 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)