| Capital: Athens Population: At last (2001) census recorded 10,939,605 people (temporary data) - an increase of 6,7% compared with 1991 main towns - Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Volos, Larissa and Iraklion. Despite the fact that more than half by Language: The majority of the population speaks the Greek language, partly change from the Classical period. Some very small linguistic minorities speak other languages, including Romanian, Turkish and vlahsky. Also used: English, German Currency: Euro (EURO). In the back of banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros, and coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. Location: Greece, officially called the Hellenic Republic, is located in south-eastern Europe. In the north it borders with Albania, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Bulgaria in the east ... More Climate: Greece is a Mediterranean climate zone, summer is almost no rain, but the winters are severe rainstorms. Average water temperature in summer - 27 C. The most favorable time for a trip to Greece ... More Political system: The political system of Greece, as determined in accordance with the new Constitution, is a system of parliamentary democracy, the Prime Minister and Cabinet on the contractor and the government, which ... More Economy: Greece - a country with a mixed market economy. Non-production sector accounts for more than half the gross national product. The basic income brings tourism and services. In Greece every year ... More Religion: The majority of Greeks (98%) belongs to the Greek Orthodox Church, which is controlled by the Synod of Bishops of the capital controlled by the Archbishop of Athens.
The largest religious minority is ... More History and Culture: A man has to learn Peloponnese more than 100 000 years ago, but the apogee of civilization falls on the so-called "bronze age", age of Mycenae and Tiryns, opponents of Crete with the XVII ... More Cuisine: Greek cuisine - is, above all, traditional foods - olives and olive oil, sheep's feta cheese, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, Greek wine - as well as ... More Transportation: National company Olympic Airways provides flights to all major cities of Greece and the islands. There are also several private airlines.
On the island can be reached by ferry. This is a great ...More Regions, cities, resorts of the country: ATHENS
Athens - a city that Greeks love to hate, complaining that it's too expensive, too polluted, and that there are too many people. About 40% of the whole of Greece (5 million) ... More real estate market situation: Greece is open to foreigners wishing to purchase the Greek property. Any alien is eligible. Only in the border areas of the country is not EU nationals must obtain a permit to purchase ... More Business in the country: When you move to another country one of the main issues is the guaranteed revenue that can ensure normal life in a new place and confidence in the future. It usually ... More Useful Information: Education in Greece
Primary education in Greece is available to all foreigners, regardless of their status in the country. Every child has the right to education, regardless of his color, ... More Description of country: Greece - a unique place for recreation. It perfectly combines the bright sun, warm climate, pure mountain air, clear sea, picturesque coastline and many historic monuments, testifying ... more |
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