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.