Greece
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Capital
Athens
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Local time
5:55
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Population
10.77 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+30
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
Greece
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Capital
Athens
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Local time
5:55
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Population
10.77 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+30
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Currency
€ EUR (euro)
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Average Salary
$ 1 631
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Petrol price
€ 1.98 pl
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Precipitation
652mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
131 940 km2
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Protected Area
35%
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Forest Area
32%
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Agricultural area
63%
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Railways
2240km
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Annual air passengers
13.15 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Greek - 98 %
other - 2 %
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Religion
Greek Orthodox - 98 %
Islam - 1 %
Islam - 1 %
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Literacy rates
97.1%
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Languages
Greek - 99 %
other - 1 %
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Armed Forces
146 950
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Murders
1 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
9.3 l/person
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Smoking
52.6%
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Diabetes
5.2%
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Tuberculosis
5 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
tourism, food and tobacco, textiles, chemicals, metal products, mining, petroleum
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Agriculture
wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets, olives, tomatoes, wine, tobacco, potatoes
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Natural Resources
lignite, petroleum, iron ore, bauxite, lead, zinc, nickel, magnesite, marble
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Energy Import
62%
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Natural Resources
lignite, petroleum, iron ore, bauxite, lead, zinc, nickel, magnesite, marble
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Renewable Energy
16%
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CO2 Emissions
67 319kt
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Ease of Business
67 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
59
What not to do when visiting Greece
Greece Don't do the stop gesture holding your palm out with spread fingers in Greece - it's referred to "moutza" and is highly insulting.
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Greece Don't refuse invitation for a Greek coffee.
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Greece Don’ t be surprised by a great deal of discussion during the meals - it’s a time for socialising.
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Did you know?
The Greeks are very superstitious: if you receive a compliment, they believe the ‘evil eye’ looks at you. To fend off the eye, they spit three times (supposedly at the complimenter). Thank you!.
Greece Don't be surprised if stranger spits on you or make a dry spitting sound - it's a routine part of Greek culture ward off evil and for good luck.
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Greece Don’t forget to make a firm handshake, smile and direct eye contact when greeting with someone. Good friends may also kiss each other on each cheek.
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Greece Don’t arrive early or exactly on time when invited to Greek home - arriving 30 minutes late is considered punctual.
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Greece Don’t leave your drink unattended in a bar or club.
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Greece Don’t be an easy target for pickpockets and petty crimes in touristic places - always watch your valuables and never leave anything unattended.
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Did you know?
The Greek national anthem has 158 verses.
Europe Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
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Santorini Don't expect Santorini to be a party island - you find some clubs, but the island is not famed for its partying scene like islands of Ios or Mykonos.
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Santorini Don't expect everything to go smoothly - you're on Greek island and time is irrelevant. If something breaks, it will get fixed - if not tomorrow, maybe the next day. Don't sweat it.
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Europe Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
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Europe Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
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Europe Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
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Tell us your experience
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Europe Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.
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