Greece
Hellenic Republic
Region
Europe • Southern Europe
Capital
Athens
The flag of Greece is composed of nine equal horizontal bands of blue alternating with white. A blue square bearing a white cross is superimposed in the canton.
About Greece
Greece is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Southern Europe region. Its capital city is Athens. With a population of 10,715,549, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 131,990 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 81.18 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of Greece is Greek, .
The currency used in Greece is the Euro (€), .
Greece is a member of the United Nations.
In Greece, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone.
Greece shares its borders with 4 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey and North Macedonia.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Athens
- Continent: Europe
- Native Name: Ελλάδα
- Demonym: Greek
- Top Level Domain: .gr
- Calling Code: +30
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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