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3/7/2010
Overall rating: 8

Surface:The total land area of Greece is around 131,990 sq km.

Population:  The country’s population is around 11 million. Ethnic minorities such as Armenians and Jews comprise a small percentage of the population.

System of government: Greece is a parliamentary republic with a presidential form of government.

Capital: Athens, with a population of more than 3.1 million people, is the capital of Greece.

Religion: The national language of the republic is Greek.

Official Language: The national language of the republic is Greek.

Government: Greece is a parliamentary republic with a presidential form of government.

Climate: Greece experiences a temperate climate characterised by hot summers and mild winters.

Units of measure and electricity: The country uses the metric system of measurement with the official electricity unit being 220V, 50Hz.

Time Zone: The standard time is GMT + 2.

Currency: Euro (1 € = 1.35 $)

Travel documents required: Citizens of most countries (except the EU and EEA) require a visa to enter Greece.


Stephen 5/5/2012 At 16:18
Kos 7
Been to kos 5 times and each time we have stayed at the ambavris apartments kos town theres something for everyone in kos night life beaches shopping lots of ancient ruins, the ambavris apartments are located just on the edge of kos town there run by George and his family i cant rate them enough George and his family will do anything they can for you ! he does a great Greek night every Tuesday it was 15 euros last year and well worth every cent ! As for the island its great for cycling as its mostly flat unless you go up into the mountain range we cycle all over the island and its only cheap to hire a bike ! up in the mountains theres a great village called Zia were you can dine and watch the magnificent sun set looking over to turkey the island also offers plenty of trips to...

Paul 8/19/2012 At 18:16
Zante 9
I was surprised at the arrival. It's not a nice impact out from the airport. Very difficult to find the right way. Many buildings abandoned. The sense of the poorness was everywhere. If you are looking for a nice place where to be drunk, Laganas is just perfect for you. If you want to see fantastic beaches, wonderful sea there are a lot of places to visit. That's what made me happy after the first day. Try Dafni beach. Very quiet, hot water. That's something to try. Go to Geracas beach: another splendid place where to stay. Then go to see the shipwreck. At the night if you want pubs, tavernas or night club I suggest Tsilivi, definitively more safe than Laganas. For good local restaurants there are so many places just outside traditional and commercial places. take the time to ask or find...

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Food experience, Romance
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Sun & beach, Romance
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Art & Culture, Romance
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Sun & beach, Romance
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Sport and wellness, Family fun
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Romance, Art & Culture
6.9
Sun & beach, Youth travel
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Educational, Youth travel
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Family fun, Educational
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Art & Culture, Romance
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Food experience, Romance
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Mountain, Family fun
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Food experience, Youth travel
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Art & Culture, Romance
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Food experience, Romance
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Art & Culture, Romance
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Educational, Youth travel
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Art & Culture, Romance
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Educational, Youth travel
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Food experience, Family fun
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Adventure, Educational
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Educational, Youth travel
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Family fun, Adventure
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
6
Rural, Mountain
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Educational, Youth travel
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Romance, Sun & beach
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Sun & beach, Romance
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Food experience, Art & Culture


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Travellers' choice

1
Acropolis
Other attractions (Athens)
2
Parthenon
Landmarks and Historic sites (Athens)
3
Acropolis of athens
Landmarks and Historic sites (Athens)
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Shipwreck
Beaches (Zante)
5
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Landmarks and Historic sites (Athens)
6
The Kastraki Nightclub/Lounge
Nightlife (Kalamata)
7
Agora
Landmarks and Historic sites (Athens)
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Assos
(Kefalonia)
9
Lindos
Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods (Rhodes)
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Paradise Beach
Beaches (Mykonos)
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The Old Town
(Naxos)
12
Kamari Beach
Beaches (Santorini)
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Agia efimia
(Kefalonia)
14
Agios Dimitrios
(Thessaloniki)
15
Amazing sunset
(Santorini)
16
Any beach!
Nature and sport (Kalamata)
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Beaches
(Kalamata)
18
Castles -old city-
(Thessaloniki)
19
Gerakas beach
Beaches (Zante)
20
National Archaeological Museum
Museums (Athens)
21
Rhodes old town
(Rhodes)
22
The beaches
(Skiathos)
23
Turtles
(Zante)
24
Vacations Tips
Tours (Crete)
25
Water Park
Parks and gardens (Rhodes)

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