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Hellenic Republic
🗺️ Athens, Greece
Capital city
📍 37.9838°, 23.7275°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalAthens
TimezoneUTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population10.4M
Governmentparliamentary republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsType C, F (230V)
Internet Code.gr
Internet Users85%
GDP per Capita$37,800
🌍 Geography
LocationSouthern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey
Size Comparisonslightly smaller than Alabama
Climatetemperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers
Terrainmountainous with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsGreek 91.6%, Albanian 4.4%, other 4% (2011 est.)
ReligionsGreek Orthodox 81-90%, Muslim 2%, other 3%, none 4-15%, unspecified 1% (2015 est.)
Median Age46.8 years
Life Expectancy81.9 years
National HolidayIndependence Day, 25 March (1821)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Greeks are warm and may kiss on both cheeks. Handshakes are common in formal settings. Physical touch during conversation is normal.
Dining
Meals are social events meant to be enjoyed slowly. Sharing food is common. Refusing food may be seen as rude. Coffee is a ritual.
Key Phrases
Hello: Γεια σου / Γεια σαςThank you: ΕυχαριστώPlease: ΠαρακαλώYes / No: Ναι / ΌχιGoodbye: Αντίο
Destinations in Greece
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook