Greece: flag, capital and facts

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Greece is a country in Southern Europe. Its capital is Athens. It covers about 131,990 km² (50,962 sq mi). The official language is Greek. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

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Greece at a glance

Official name
Hellenic Republic
Capital
Athens
Region
Southern Europe (Europe)
Area
131,990 km² (50,962 sq mi)
Official language
Greek
Currency
Euro (€)
People
Greek
Calling code
+30
Internet domain
.gr
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Greece is Athens.

Greece is in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region.

Greece uses the Euro (€).

The official language of Greece is Greek.

Greece borders Albania, Bulgaria, Türkiye and North Macedonia.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).