The Hellenic Republic / Ελληνική Δημοκρατία

Nickname The cradle of Western civilization
Population (2023) ~10.41 million
Official Language Greek
Capital Athens
Currency Euro (€)
System of Government Parliamentary republic
National Symbols Dolphin, oyster plant, meander, olive tree

Καλωσόρισμα!

Greece is a Southern European country and borders (clockwise) Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey. It is home to the Greeks and also the only country in the world which primarily speaks the Greek language (though this is not unique since most countries have their own languages).

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7/7/25 - created the greece page