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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) |
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Beaches in Greece
A dazzling coastline of 13, 676km exists on the white and emerald islands of Greece. Some of the more popular beaches in Greece are the Mykonos beaches, the... Beaches in Greece
Zeus & Greek Goddess Aphrodite
Journey to the famed and sacred Mount Olympus and learn about the Twelve Olympians, Greek Mythology and Greek gods and goddesses including Zeus and the... Zeus & Greek Goddess Aphrodite
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Athens is rooted in ancient history whilst also displaying elements of otherworldliness. Exploring landmarks steeped in Greek mythology on days out from
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The Acropolis, from the Greek word Acros, is an amazing prehistoric structure that still exists today in Athens that you can visit from nearby Greek villas.... Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens