Greece – The Basic Facts

Greece

Size:
132,000 Sq KM   – 54% of UK (242,000 Sq KM)

 

Population:
10.7m – 16% of the UK (65m)

 

Currency:
Euro

 

Language:
Greek

 

Flag:
greece flag

Capital City:

Athens – Wikipedia

 

Plugs:
Type C & Type F

type c plug

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Tipping:

Expected & quite common. 5-10%
Receipts often include a service charge.

 

Vaccinations:
None required to enter.

 

Country Dialing Code:
+30

 

Emergency Numbers:
Police – 112
Fire – 112
Ambulance – 112

 

Wikipedia:
Greece

 

British Embassy:

Map of Greece: