Surface: The total land area of Greece
is around 131,990 sq km.
Population: The country’s
population is around 11 million. Ethnic minorities such
as Armenians and Jews comprise a small percentage of the
population. System of
government: Greece is a parliamentary republic
with a presidential form of government.
Capital: Athens, with a
population of more than 3.1 million people, is the
capital of Greece. Religion: The
national language of the republic is Greek.
Official Language: The national
language of the republic is Greek.
Government: Greece is a
parliamentary republic with a presidential form of
government. Climate: Greece
experiences a temperate climate characterised by hot
summers and mild winters. Units of
measure and electricity: The country uses the
metric system of measurement with the official
electricity unit being 220V, 50Hz. Time
Zone: The standard time is GMT + 2.
Currency: Euro
Travel documents required:
Citizens of most countries (except the EU and EEA)
require a visa to enter Greece.
Economy
Greece has a capitalist economy with
the primary economic activities being
agriculture, a well-developed
shipping sector and
tourism. Other industries include
banking and finance, construction and
telecommunications. The booming service
sector has contributed to the high standard of
living enjoyed by Greeks. The average daily cost for a tourist in Greece is
around 35 ˆ. Greece
has a well-developed network of buses
and trains for inexpensive
domestic
travel.
Surface: The total land area of Greece
is around 131,990 sq km.