Welcome to Greece 🇬🇷 — a remarkable destination in Southern Europe. Its official name is Hellenic Republic, and today around 10.4 million people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 131,990 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Greece: key statistics, an introduction to Athens, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Greece
Geographically, Greece belongs to Southern Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 131,990 km², which makes it the 98th largest country or territory on Earth.
Greece has a coastline as well as land borders with Albania, Bulgaria, Türkiye and North Macedonia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Athens, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how greek life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 10.4 million people live in Greece, making it the 94th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Greece is called a Greek.
The main language spoken here is Greek. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Greece — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Greece is +30. Websites from the country typically use the .gr internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Greece are its flag, its capital Athens, and its approximate population of 10.4 million.
Neighbouring countries
Greece shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Greece
- Greece's flag emoji is 🇬🇷 — its two-letter country code is GR and its three-letter code is GRC.
- Greece covers 131,990 km², ranking 98th in the world by area.
- With about 10.4 million people, Greece holds the 94th spot in the world population ranking.
- Greece is a member state of the United Nations.
- Greece shares borders with 4 countries.
Greece — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Greece?
- The capital of Greece is Athens.
- What is the population of Greece?
- Greece has a population of approximately 10,405,134 people, ranking 94th in the world.
- Where is Greece located?
- Greece is located in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Greece?
- The main language spoken in Greece is Greek.
- What currency is used in Greece?
- Greece uses the Euro (EUR).
