The flag of Greece is composed of nine equal horizontal bands of blue alternating with white. A blue square bearing a white cross is superimposed in the canton.

Greece

Hellenic Republic

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Greece (officially Hellenic Republic) is an independent country located in Southern Europe, Europe. With a population of 10,400,720 people, it ranks #92 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 131,990 km² (#98 globally), with a population density of 79 people per km². The capital city is Athens. The official language is Greek.

Key Facts

Population

10,400,720

#92 world ranking

Area

131,990 km²

#98 world ranking

Population Density

79/km²

Capital

Athens

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC+02:00

Continent

Europe

Bordering Countries

4

neighboring countries

Languages

  • Greeksee all countries

Currency

Bordering Countries (4)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
What is the population of Greece?
Greece has a population of 10,400,720 people, ranking #92 in the world by population.
How big is Greece?
Greece covers an area of 131,990 km², ranking #98 in the world by area. The population density is 79 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Greece?
The official languages of Greece are: Greek.
What is the currency of Greece?
The currency of Greece is euro (€).
What countries border Greece?
Greece shares borders with 4 countries: Turkey, Bulgaria, Albania, North Macedonia.

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