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ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Athens
GEOGRAPHY
Much of Greece is mountainous and rocky with the occasional plain. The country is located in Southern Europe bordering Bulgaria , Albania and Macedonia. Greece owns a land area close to 131,990km² and the country has a coast line of 13676 km's.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 11.3 Million. Muslims account for about 3% of the population.
CLIMATE
Greece is a perfect destination for those enjoy the sun since two third of the year the country experience sunny weather. The highest temperature can go close to 37°C while the average for the year is close to 17°C.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Greek is the official language.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+2 hrs
GMT+3 hrs Summer Time.
BUSINESS HOURS
Banks: 8.30 AM to 2 PM
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
New Years Day : January 1st
Independence Day : March 25th
Labour Day : May 1st
Christmas Day : December 25th
CURRENCY
The Euro
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergencies: 112
Police: 100
Medical: 166
Fire: 199
Introduction to Greece
The pristine beaches may be what initially attract visitors to Greece but it's the aura, the environment, and the people in Greece, that make visitors stay in the country for a long time. Greece is possibly one of the most historic countries in Europe and several powerful civilizations have thrived in the area. The urban areas of Greece house some beautiful architecture while the countryside preserves the beauty of nature.Read More...
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