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Full Name: |
Hellenic Republic |
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Capital City: |
Athens |
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Area: |
131,940 sq km / 50,943 sq miles |
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Population: |
10,666,000 |
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Time Zone: |
GMT/UTC /2 (Greenwich Mean Time |
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Language: |
Greek (official) |
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Religion: |
98% Greek Orthodox, 1.3% Muslim, 0.7% other |
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Currency: |
Euro |
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Must See: |
Ancient Delphi,Knossos,Meteora,National Archaeological Museum,Northeastern Aegean Islands,Peloponnese,Santorini (Thira),Saronic Gulf Islands,The Acropolis of Lindos,The Acropolis,Vergina
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Places in
Greece: |
Athens, Crete, Cyclades Islands , Dodecanese Islands, Ionian Islands
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At a glance
Greece boasts an unrivalled legacy in history and culture. From Athens to bright islands, ancient fragments abound - Delphi, fallen columns galore on Delos, frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete and remnants of Atlantis at Santorini.
Conditions are perfect between Easter and mid-June - beaches and ancient sites are relatively uncrowded; and accommodation is cheaper and easier to find than in the mid- June to end of Augus t high season. Conditions are once more ideal from the end of August until mid-October , as the season winds down.
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