Geography
Greece is in Southern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 39, 22; it has Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Turkey.
Neighboring countries: Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Turkey
Europe
Greece
Greece is a country in Southern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Athens
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Population
- 10.4 million
- Area
- 131,990 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- Greek
- Calling code
- +30
- Internet TLD
- .gr
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
Greece map preview: 39.00, 22.00
People and Culture
Greece uses Greek in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Greece varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Greece is recorded with the official name Hellenic Republic. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Athens
- Southern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Athens
- Time zone data: UTC+02:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Greece is grouped under Europe.
- Greece has a listed area of 131,990 km².
- Greece is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Greece
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
What continent is Greece in?
Greece is in Europe.
What currency does Greece use?
Greece uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Greece?
Greek is listed for Greece in this database.