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| Area (sq km): | 130,850 | |
| Population: | 10,668,354 | |
| Nationality: | Greek | |
| Local Name: | Ellas, Ellada |
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| Language: | Greek, Turkish, Macedonian |
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| Time Zone: | +2 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 euro = 100 cents | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Athens | |
| Dialling Code: | +30 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .gr | |
| Religion: | Greek Orthodox, Muslim |
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| Climate: | Mediterranean | |
| Government: | Parliamentary Republic | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 8.00-14.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Athens(ATH), Corfu(CFU), Mykonos(JMK), Santorini(JTR) |
Greece villa and holiday events archive
Patras Carnival
Carnival celebrations are held far and wide all over the world. When you rent Greece villas the most fabulous place to experience the festive spirit is in... Patras Carnival
Hellenic Festival
Choose Greece vacation rentals and you will discover the history of Greece is extraordinary. Home to gods and goddesses, Greece mythology alone is inspired.... The Hellenic Festival
Pascha at Easter
During Easter in Greece (also known as Pascha), no matter whether you are Orthodox, Catholic or of any other faith, witnessing and taking part in the... Easter and Pascha
Anastenaria Fire Festival
This Anastenaria Fire Festival origins come from the mid 13th Century. It is one of those rare occurrences that you must witness with your own eyes to... Anastenaria Fire Festival