Greece Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Hellenic Republic |
| Common Name | Greece – /ɡɹis/ |
| Nationality | Greek(s) – noun, Greek – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1830 (from the Ottoman Empire) |
| Administrative Divisions | 13 regions and 1 autonomous monastic state |
| Total Population | 10.5 million (#90) with 80.7% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Athens (capital city), Thessaloniki |
| Major Languages | Greek (official) 99% |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 78% of total population |
| Currency | Euros (EUR) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $330.6 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $31,700 (#73) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 131,957 sq km / 50,949 sq mi (#97) with 1.0% water area |
| Geographic Region | Europe – Southern Europe |
| Bordering Countries | Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Turkey |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Sea |
National Anthem: “Ymnos eis tin Eleftherian” (Hymn to Liberty)