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Greece

Hellenic Republic

CapitalAthens
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
PowerType C / F · 230 V
LanguagesGreek

Greece is really two trips: the mainland’s ancient sites and the islands, reached by a web of ferries and small airports that expand enormously in summer. It is in Schengen, uses the euro, and many island services are seasonal.

Region
Europe · Southern Europe
Population
10.4M (10,400,720)
Area
131,990 km²

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7-day forecast for Athens

Upcoming public holidays

National holidays in Greece over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.

Practical facts

Languages
Greek
Calling code
+30
Internet domain
.gr
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zones
Europe/Athens

Power

Plug types: Type C, Type F

Voltage 230 V · Frequency 50 Hz

Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.

Airports in Greece

+ 14 more airports — use search to find them.

Bordering countries

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Source: Wikipedia — Greece, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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