This world map shows Greece's geographic location in Southern Europe, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. It shows Greece's position relative to Europe, Asia, and Africa, providing a clear global reference. This map includes longitude and latitude lines, national flags, and a red marked box centered on Greece, making it ideal for geographic education and travel reference.
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Official Name | Hellenic Republic |
Capital | Athens |
Largest City | Athens |
Government | Parliamentary Republic |
President | Katerina Sakellaropoulou (as of 2025) |
Area | 131,957 square kilometers |
Population | Approximately 10.3 million (2024 estimate) |
Official Language | Greek |
Currency | Euro (EUR, €) |
Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET) UTC+2, DST: UTC+3 |
Drives on | Right |
Religion | Predominantly Eastern Orthodox Christianity |
Internet TLD | .gr |
Calling Code | +30 |
Borders With | Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey |
Highest Point | Mount Olympus (2,917 meters / 9,570 feet) |
Major River | Aliakmon River (longest entirely within Greece) |
Administrative Units | 13 Regions (Peripheries) and 74 Regional Units |