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Capital: Athens
Main airport code: ATH
Official Language: Greek
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +30
Electricity: 230V, 50 Hz AC.
Emergency number (EU wide): 112
Climate: Mediterranean
Popular islands: Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Corfu
National parks: 10 National Woodland parks, 15 National parks and 2 National Marine parks
Lakes: 48
Artificial lakes: 29
Rivers: 31
Highest point: Mytikas on Mount Olympus
From the breathtaking Santorini & iconic Mykonos, to classic Athens, mythic Olympus mountain, colourful Pelion, scenic Kastellorizo, unique Meteora and turquoise Ionian Sea, Greece is a genuine destination for true wanderers.
Located in Southern Eastern Europe, at the crossroads of Asia and Africa, the country is neighboring with Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey and North Macedonia, while shares maritime borders with Cyprus, Egypt, Italy and Libya. The connection via ferry with Italy is one of the most well established in relation to other countries, meanwhile the air transportation to other countries is excellent.
Greece features a massive amount of islands, hence owns the longest coastline in Europe and its land consists of 80% mountains and hills ranking it between the most mountainous countries in the Continent. Wandering through Greece travellers will find plenty of lakes, rivers, coves and gorges waiting to be explored. The country offers about 27 National parks, 77 lakes, 31 rivers and countless beaches, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities and sports offering a great amount of good times to distinctive traveller groups from adrenaline junkies to families with young children.
Mother of the Olympic Games, Democracy, theater and philosophy, Greece offers rich history and is considered the cradle of western civilization. Monumental ancient sites, over 100, inclusive of oracles, temples, palaces, fortification, sculptures, even entire settlements can be found all over the country.
The Greek architecture flourished initially in the ancient years with the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian styles. Nowadays the country is noticeably influenced by many abundant architectural styles depending on the area and its own culture clout within Greece. Styles met throughout the country include the Venetian, Mediterranean, Neoclassical, Byzantine, Cycladic and Epirotic.
The Greek gastronomy is exceptionally acclaimed and for a good reason. Except from the classical Mediterranean diet Greek dishes are also influenced from Turkey, Lebanon and Egypt representing some of the most tasteful recipes in the whole wide world. The local produce of the country reckons to these mouthwatering results. Olives and olive oil, wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets, oranges, herbs, meat, cheese, yogurt, crocus, apples, honey, vinegar, fish and sea food, spirits and of course wine are only some of the numerous local agriculture products. Notable locations for foodies include Santorini, Naxos, Kefalonia, Crete, Thessaloniki and the Peloponnese.
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