Greece 🇬🇷
Greece 🇬🇷: capital Athens, population 10.4 million, located in Europe. Currency: Euro (€). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Athens
- Population: 10.4 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Greek
- Currency: Euro (€)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Hellenic Republic
- Area: 131,990 km² (50,962 sq mi)
- Region: Southern Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Greek
- Internet domain: .gr
Fun Facts About Greece
- The birthplace of democracy and the Olympic Games.
- Has over 6,000 islands, but only about 200 are inhabited.
- Its alphabet has been used for nearly 3,000 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greece known for?
Greece is known for several things — The birthplace of democracy and the Olympic Games; Has over 6,000 islands, but only about 200 are inhabited; Its alphabet has been used for nearly 3,000 years.
How big is Greece?
Greece covers about 131,990 square kilometers (50,962 square miles), in the Southern Europe region.
Is Greece landlocked?
No. Greece has a coastline and shares land borders with 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Greece called?
People from Greece are called Greek.
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
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