This political map of Greece shows the country's administrative regions, major cities and important geographic features. Greece is divided into 13 regions, including Central Macedonia, Attica, the Peloponnese, Crete and the Aegean Islands. The capital, Athens, is located in the Attica region and is Greece's largest urban center, home to over 3 million people. Other major cities include Thessaloniki, Patras and Heraklion. This map also shows the country's rugged mainland, numerous islands and bordering countries: Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey.
Greece covers an area of approximately 131,957 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 10.3 million (2024 estimate). It is bordered by the Aegean Sea to the east, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Major islands such as Crete, Rhodes, and Corfu are prominently represented. This map is an essential resource for understanding the political and geographic structure of Greece, offering a clear view of its diverse regions and major locations.
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. It is one of the world's oldest cities and is famous for its ancient landmarks, including the Acropolis.
Greece is located in southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey, with the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas surrounding much of the country.
Greece is famous for its ancient history, Greek mythology, beautiful islands, beaches, archaeological sites, Mediterranean cuisine, and landmarks such as the Acropolis of Athens.
Greek is the official language of Greece. English is also widely understood in tourist areas, especially in major cities, popular islands, and coastal destinations.
The euro (€) is the official currency of Greece. Greece is a member of the European Union and uses the euro as its national currency.
Greece has thousands of islands and islets, although only a few hundred are inhabited. Popular islands include Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini, and Mykonos.
Greece has a mountainous landscape, numerous islands, long coastlines, valleys, and several important mountain ranges. Mount Olympus is the country's highest mountain.