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  2. Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin, featuring thousands of islands. The country comprises nine traditional geographic regions, and has a population of over 10.4 million. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki and Patras.
    CurrencyEuro () (EUR)
    Capital and largest cityAthens
    Name

    The native name of the country in Modern Greek is Ελλάδα (Elláda , pronounced [eˈlaða]). The corresponding form in Ancient Greek and conservative formal Modern Greek (Katharevousa) is Ἑλλάς (Hellas, cla… See more

    History

    The Apidima Cave in Mani, in southern Greece, has been suggested to contain the oldest remains of early modern humans outside of Africa, dated to 200,000 years ago. However others suggest the remains represent … See more

    Geography

    Located in Southern and Southeast Europe, Greece consists of a mountainous, peninsular mainland jutting out into the sea at the southern end of the Balkans, ending at the Peloponnese peninsula (separated from the m… See more

    Politics

    The current Constitution, establishing Greece as a parliamentary republic, was enacted in 1975, after the fall of the military dictatorship of 1967–1974, and has been amended four times since. It consists of 120 articles… See more

     
  1. Greece - Wikipedia

  2. Greece | Islands, Cities, Language, & History | Britannica

    Jan 16, 2025 · Greece, the southernmost of the countries of the Balkan Peninsula. It lies at the juncture of Europe, Asia, and Africa and is heir to the heritages of Classical Greece, the Byzantine Empire, and nearly four centuries …

  3. 10 best places to visit in Greece - Lonely Planet

  4. 13 things to know before going to Greece - Lonely Planet

  5. Visit Greece

    Discover the best destinations, experiences, events and activities in Greece. Explore the mainland and the islands, the culture, the gastronomy, the nature and the leisure options of this beautiful country.

  6. Greece, Europe

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  7. Greece country guide - Lonely Planet | Europe

    Explore Greece's ancient ruins, sunny coastline and vibrant culture with Lonely Planet's expert tips and advice. Find the best time and places to visit, attractions, activities, transportation, visa requirements and more.

  8. Greece - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Learn about Greece, a country in Southeastern Europe with a rich history and culture. Find out about its geography, government, economy, language, religion, and more.

  9. Greece - The World Factbook

    Jan 15, 2025 · A comprehensive overview of Greece's geography, people, society, government, economy, and more. Learn about Greece's history, culture, natural resources, and challenges from the official source of US intelligence.

  10. Greece - Country Profile - Nations Online Project

    Greece has a population of 10.7 million people (in 2020). The largest city and national capital is Athens; spoken languages are Greek (official) and Turkish (predominantly spoken by a minority of Turks in Western Thrace). What is …

  11. Greece country profile - BBC News

    Jun 28, 2023 · Situated in the far south of the Balkan peninsula, Greece combines the towering mountains of the mainland with over 1,400 islands, the largest of which is Crete.