ABOUT GREECE
Greece is a country in Europe, located in the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula. Greece borders Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east.
Greece is one of the most brilliant civilizations of ancient times, the cradle of Western civilization. Today, Greece is a developed country, a member of the European Union (EU), the Schengen area, and the Eurozone.
Greece has a warm climate all year round, with winter temperatures around 6-13 degrees Celsius, and summer around 23-33 degrees Celsius. Greece proudly owns over 6,000 large and small islands with beautiful coastlines and majestic natural landscapes. Therefore, Greece is always a top tourist attraction in the world.
The gentle life along with the friendly hospitable culture of the local people makes Greece a livable country. Affordable prices, diverse and rich cuisine, and gentle natural scenery make life in Greece flow smoothly.
Acreage
131,960 km² (rank 97)
Population (2022)
10,423,054 people
Capital
Athens
Population density
81 people/km²
Languages
Greek, English
Currency
Euro (EUR)