Greece

Greece Quick Facts…

Official NameHellenic Republic
Common NameGreece – /ɡɹis/
NationalityGreek(s) – noun, Greek – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1830 (from the Ottoman Empire)
Administrative Divisions13 regions and 1 autonomous monastic state
Total Population10.5 million (#90) with 80.7% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasAthens (capital city), Thessaloniki
Major LanguagesGreek (official) 99%
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access78% of total population
CurrencyEuros (EUR)
Real GDP (PPP)$330.6 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$31,700 (#73) – 2022 estimate
Total Area131,957 sq km / 50,949 sq mi (#97) with 1.0% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Southern Europe
Bordering CountriesAlbania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Turkey
Bordering Water BodiesAegean Sea, Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Sea

National Anthem: “Ymnos eis tin Eleftherian” (Hymn to Liberty)