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Greece

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GREECE
(pronounced - grees | griːs)
OFFICIAL NAME: Hellenic Republic
DEMONYMS: Greek, Hellenic, European
Greece is part of the Southern Europe region in the continent of Europe. Greece is also known as the Hellas or Hellenes, which origins from the story of Hellen, the founding father of all the Greek tribes. It is in the Northern hemisphere and is 131.9 thousand square kilometres in size. The primary language spoken is Greek, the capital city is Athens, and the main currency used is the Euro.
LGBTQIA+ Equality Index
High
LGBTQIA+ Dollar
c.4 billion
LGBTQIA+ Population
c.272.9 thousand
ALLOW SAME-SEX MARRIAGES
No
RECOGNISE GENDER CHANGE
Yes
BANNING GAY CONVERSION THERAPY
No

REGIONAL

  LIST OF REGIONS
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Attica Mini Map
ATTICA
Attique (fr) | Attika (de) | Ática (es) | Attica (it) | Attika (du) | Ática (pt)
Central Greece  Mini Map
CENTRAL GREECE
Grèce centrale (fr) | Mittelgriechenland (de) | Grecia central (es) | Grecia Centrale (it) | Centraal-Griekenland (du) | Grécia Central (pt)
Central Macedonia Mini Map
CENTRAL MACEDONIA
Macédoine centrale (fr) | Zentralmakedonien (de) | Macedonia central (es) | Macedonia Centrale (it) | Centraal-Macedonië (du) | Macedônia Central (pt)
Crete Mini Map
CRETE
Crète (fr) | Kreta (de) | Creta (es) | Creta (it) | Kreta (du) | Creta (pt)
East Macedonia and Thrace Mini Map
EAST MACEDONIA AND THRACE
Macédoine de l’Est et Thrace (fr) | Ostmakedonien und Thrakien (de) | Macedonia oriental y Tracia (es) | Macedonia Orientale e Tracia (it) | Oost-Macedonië en Thracië (du) | Macedônia Oriental e Trácia (pt)
Epirus  Mini Map
EPIRUS
Épire (fr) | Epirus (de) | Epiro (es) | Epiro (it) | Epirus (du) | Épiro (pt)
Ionian Islands  Mini Map
IONIAN ISLANDS
Îles ioniennes (fr) | Ionische Inseln (de) | Islas Jónicas (es) | Isole Ionie (it) | Ionische Eilanden (du) | Ilhas Jônicas (pt)
Mount Athos Mini Map
MOUNT ATHOS
République monastique du Mont Athos (fr) | Berg Athos (de) | Monte Athos (es) | Repubblica del Monte Athos (it) | Athos (schiereiland) (du) | Monte Atos (pt)
North Aegean Mini Map
NORTH AEGEAN
Nord de l’Égée (fr) | Nördliche Ägäis (de) | Egeo septentrional (es) | Egeo Settentrionale (it) | Noord-Egeïsche Eilanden (du) | Egeu Setentrional (pt)
Peloponnese  Mini Map
PELOPONNESE
Péloponnèse (fr) | Peloponnes (de) | Peloponeso (es) | Peloponneso (it) | Peloponnesos (du) | Peloponeso (pt)
South Aegean Mini Map
SOUTH AEGEAN
Sud de l’Égée (fr) | Südliche Ägäis (de) | Egeo meridional (es) | Egeo Meridionale (it) | Zuid-Egeïsche Eilanden (du) | Egeu Meridional (pt)
Thessaly  Mini Map
THESSALY
Thessalie (fr) | Thessalien (de) | Tesalia (es) | Tessaglia (it) | Thessalië (du) | Tessália (pt)
West Greece Mini Map
WEST GREECE
Grèce de l’Ouest (fr) | Westgriechenland (de) | Grecia occidental (es) | Grecia Occidentale (it) | West-Griekenland (du) | Grécia Ocidental (pt)
West Macedonia Mini Map
WEST MACEDONIA
Macédoine de l’Ouest (fr) | Westmakedonien (de) | Macedonia occidental (es) | Macedonia Occidentale (it) | West-Macedonië (du) | Macedônia Ocidental (pt)

Geography

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CAPITAL

Athens

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REGION

Southern Europe

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CONTINENT

Europe

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HEMISPHERE

Northern

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AREA

131940

(square kilometers)

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SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)

Atlantic Ocean

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Name in other languages

learn the literal translations of the country’s name in twelve of the most popular languages
English Flag
English
Greece
Mandarin Flag
Mandarin
希腊
Dutch Flag
Dutch
Griekenland
Spanish Flag
Spanish
Grecia
Arabic Flag
Arabic
اليونان
Portuguese Flag
Portuguese
Grécia
French Flag
French
Grèce
Hebrew Flag
Hebrew
יוון
Russian Flag
Russian
Греция
German Flag
German
Griechenland
Hindi Flag
Hindi
यूनान
Japanese Flag
Japanese
ギリシャ

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NOTIFICATIONS

LAST UPDATED:  April 25, 2023
×  GENERALLY SAFE TO TRAVEL  | The country has some or many progressive laws, and the LGBGTQIA+ community living and visiting have equal rights in many areas...read more

Latest

| STATUS

  • There are currently no known issues or armed conflicts taking place within this country. It is advised that you consult your country's foreign or overseas department before you travel. Your government's ministry will provide you with the latest information and guidance as to whether it is safe to travel to this country (or to parts of it)
  • The country has some or many progressive laws, and the LGBGTQIA+ community living and visiting have equal rights in many areas. Generally, it is likely safe to travel in cities; however, some discretion may be required in rural or less populated areas. It is always recommended that you carry out independent research before travelling
  • GENDER IDENTITY/EXPRESSION | The country has some laws in place regarding gender identity and expression
  • LGBTQIA+ ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS | This country has laws in place that bans all forms of discrimination. Laws that protect those community members living or visiting from discrimination
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Government

| INFORMATION

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GREECE
HELLENIC MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
υπουργείο εξωτερικώ
The foreign office or ministry is typically a department within a government that focuses on promoting that particular country and what it represents worldwide. The department will often highlight national security, travel restrictions, visa requirements and all relevant foreign policies
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GREECE
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
υπουργείο υγείας
The health office or ministry is typically a department or organisation within a government that focuses on all things relating to health. The department will often highlight travel restrictions, vaccination requirements, pandemics, outbreaks, and relevant health-related information
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  USEFUL PHRASES | GREETINGS

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
Gayther Useful Phrases – Greetings (500px)
GREETINGS
χαιρετισμός [chairetismós]
HI
γεια [geia]
HOW ARE YOU?
πώς είσαι; [pós eísai?]
GOOD MORNING
καλημέρα [kaliméra]
I'M GOOD, AND YOU?
είμαι καλά, εσύ? ["eímai kalá, esý?"]
GOOD AFTERNOON
καλό απόγευμα [kaló apógevma]
WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
ποιο είναι το όνομά σου? [poio eínai to ónomá sou?]
GOOD NIGHT
καληνυχτα [kalinychta]
MY NAME IS…
το όνομά μου είναι ...
WELCOME
καλως ηρθατε [kalos irthate]
NICE TO MEET YOU
χάρηκα για τη γνωριμία [chárika gia ti gnorimía]
GOODBYE
αντιο σας [antio sas]
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?
μιλάς αγγλικά? [milás angliká?]

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Greek
Official Language(s) spoken in Greece
The emergency service numbers within Greece to call during an emergency
  • AMBULANCE - when someone is seriously ill or injured, and their life is at risk (emergency medical services and technical rescue)
  • POLICE - when you feel in danger, are in dangerous situations or have witnessed a crime (law enforcement, criminal investigation, and maintenance of public order)
  • FIRE RESCUE - when a fire occurs or where a person needs rescue (fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation)


Ambulance
AMBULANCE
ασθενοφόρο (asthenofóro) (greek)

dial
112

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
αστυνομία (astynomía) (greek)

dial
112

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
φωτιά (fotiá) (greek)

dial
112

Call Fire Service Now


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  USEFUL PHRASES | EMERGENCY

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
Gayther Useful Phrases - Emergency Services (500px)
EMERGENCY
επείγον [epeígon]
HELP ME
βοήθησέ με [voíthisé me]
WHERE IS THE NEAREST HOSPITAL?
πού είναι το πλησιέστερο νοσοκομείο; [poú eínai to plisiéstero nosokomeío?]
STOP
να σταματήσει [na stamatísei]
WHERE IS THE NEAREST PHARMACY?
πού είναι το πλησιέστερο φαρμακείο; [poú eínai to plisiéstero farmakeío?]
HOSPITAL
νοσοκομείο [nosokomeío]
WHERE IS THE POLICE STATION?
που είναι το αστυνομικό τμήμα?
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USEFUL INFORMATION

TELEPHONE DIALLING CODE

30

INTERNET SUFFIX

.gr

CURRENCY

NAME:
Euro
SYM:
DIVISION:
100 cents

ELECTRICITY

VOLTS:
230
HERTZ:
50

ELECTRICAL PLUGS

NUMBER OF PLUG TYPES:
2
PLUGS USED:
Electricity Plug C Electricity Plug F

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CLIMATE

Athens

Weather information

Greece Climate Image
MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
The average monthly temperatures are based on the recorded daily highs and lows for the given location
HIGH
The daily high temperatures are an average, based on the recorded high temperatures over many years
01| JAN
13.3°C | 56°F
02| FEB
14°C | 57.2°F
03| MAR
17.1°C | 62.7°F
04| APR
21.3°C | 70.3°F
05| MAY
26.6°C | 79.9°F
06| JUN
31.4°C | 88.6°F
07| JUL
34.2°C | 93.5°F
08| AUG
34.1°C | 93.4°F
09| SEP
29.2°C | 84.6°F
10| OCT
23.7°C | 74.7°F
11| NOV
19.2°C | 66.5°F
12| DEC
14.8°C | 58.6°F
LOW
The daily low temperatures are an average, based on the recorded lowest temperatures over many years
01| JAN
5.3°C | 41.5°F
02| FEB
5.6°C | 42.1°F
03| MAR
7.6°C | 45.6°F
04| APR
10.6°C | 51°F
05| MAY
15.5°C | 59.9°F
06| JUN
20.4°C | 68.7°F
07| JUL
23.6°C | 74.4°F
08| AUG
23.9°C | 75.1°F
09| SEP
19.5°C | 67.1°F
10| OCT
15.1°C | 59.2°F
11| NOV
10.9°C | 51.6°F
12| DEC
6.8°C | 44.3°F
SEASONS
Saisons (fr) | Jahreszeiten (de) | Estaciones (es) | Stagioni (it) | Seizoen (du) | Estação (pt)
Greece Season Image
Spring SeasonSPRING
Printemps (fr) | Frühling (de) | Primavera (es) | Primavera (it) | Lente (du) | Primavera (pt)
March-May
Summer SeasonSUMMER
Été (fr) | Sommer (de) | Verano (es) | Estate (it) | Zomer (du) | Verão (pt)
June-August
Autumn SeasonAUTUMN
Automne (fr) | Herbst (de) | Otoño (es) | Autunno (it) | Herfst (du) | Outono (pt)
September-November
Winter SeasonWINTER
Hiver (fr) | Winter (de) | Invierno (es) | Inverno (it) | Winter (du) | Inverno (pt)
November-February
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  USEFUL PHRASES | INSTRUCTIONS

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
Gayther Useful Phrases - Instructions (500px)
INSTRUCTIONS
YES
ναί [naí]
EXCUSE ME
με συγχωρείτε [me synchoreíte]
NO
όχι [óchi]
PLEASE
παρακαλω πολυ [parakalo poly]
NO, THANK YOU
όχι, ευχαριστώ
SORRY
συγνώμη [sygnómi]
MAYBE
μπορεί [boreí]
THANK YOU
ευχαριστώ [efcharistó]

TIMEZONE

LAST UPDATED:  May 24,2024

TIMEZONE

UTC+2 (Europe/Athens)

DST APPLIES

Yes
  DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME (DST)
2024
STARTS
Mar 31, 2024
ENDS
Oct 27, 2024
2025
STARTS
Mar 30, 2025
ENDS
Oct 26, 2025

DST ADJUSTMENT

Forward one hour

DST TIMEZONE

UTC+3 (Europe/Athens)

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TRAVEL RELATED

AIRPORT STATISTICS

TOTAL NUMBER OF AIRPORTS

41
TOTAL NUMBER OF HELIPORTS

0
TOTAL NUMBER OF SEAPLANE BASES

0

DRIVING

Greece Driving Image
DRIVE ON WHICH SIDE
Right
INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED
Required for all non-EU citizens.
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  USEFUL PHRASES | DIRECTIONS & GUIDANCE

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
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DIRECTIONS AND GUIDANCE
οδηγίες και καθοδήγηση
HOW DO I GET THERE?
πως πάω εκεί? [pos páo ekeí?]
HOW MUCH IS THAT?
πόσο κοστίζει αυτό? [póso kostízei aftó?]
HOW FAR IS IT?
πόσο μακριά είναι? [póso makriá eínai?]
DO YOU ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?
δέχεστε πιστωτικές κάρτες? [décheste pistotikés kártes?]
WHERE IS THE BATHROOM?
πού είναι το μπάνιο? [poú eínai to bánio?]
I'M NOT INTERESTED
δεν με ενδιαφέρει
WHERE IS THE CLOSEST RESTAURANT?
πού είναι το κοντινότερο εστιατόριο; [poú eínai to kontinótero estiatório?]
I DON'T UNDERSTAND
δεν καταλαβαίνω [den katalavaíno]
HOW MUCH DO I OWE YOU?
πόσα σου χρωστάω? [pósa sou chrostáo?]

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LGBTQIA+ Terms

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Lesbian Flag
Lesbian
λεσβία [lesvía] (greek)
Gay Flag
Gay
gay [gay] (greek)
Bisexual Flag
Bisexual
αμφιφυλόφιλος [amfifylófilos] (greek)
Transgender Flag
Transgender
τρανσέξουαλ (greek)
Intersex Flag
Intersex
intersex (greek)
Asexual Flag
Asexual
άφυλος (greek)
Questioning Flag
Questioning
ερώτηση (greek)
Community Flag
Community
κοινότητα [koinótita] (greek)
Gender Flag
Gender
σχετικό με το φύλο (greek)
Sexuality Flag
Sexuality
σεξουαλικότητα (greek)
Non-Bingary Flag
Non-Binary
μη δυαδικό (greek)
Queer Flag
Queer
queer (greek)
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