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 Greece is a country of 1,400 islands dotted with cyprus groves, vineyards, olive trees, white sand beaches, hills and mountains. The beautiful weather and the warm people make it one of the most welcoming countries. Tavernas serve typical greek meals (feta cheese, moussaka, etc.) in a lively atmosphere. Wonders of architecture, among which Byzantine churches, white stone houses and Ancient Greece monuments, are an invitation to meditation. Thousands of years of archeological treasures make it a legendary place: the birthplace of philosophy, ancient Gods and Godesses and, of course, the Olympic Games.
COUNTRY INFORMATION
- Area: 131,957 square kilometers / 51,146 square miles
- Population: 10,964,020 inhabitants
- Capital City: Athens
- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Greek
- Time Zones: GMT +2 all year long +
- Country Phone Code: 30
- Electricity : 220 volts, European 2 round pins.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Country Member of the European Union
Weather
| | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D
| | C° | 10 | 10.5 | 12.4 | 16 | 20.6 | 25 | 27.8 | 27.6 | 24.3 | 19.3 | 15.4 | 12
| | F° | 50 | 51 | 54 | 61 | 69 | 77 | 82 | 82 | 76 | 67 | 60 | 54 | |
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USEFUL INFORMATION
National Public Holidays:
New Year’s Day (Jan. 1st); Epiphany (Jan. 6th); Green Monday (Feb. 23rd); General Election (Mar. 4th); Parliamentary Elections (Mar. 7th); Independence Day (Mar. 25th); Orthodox Good Friday (Apr. 9th); Orthodox Easter Monday (Apr.12th); Labor Day (May 1st); Whit Monday (May 31st); Parliamentary Elections (Jun. 13th); Opening ceremony of the Olympic Games (Aug.13th); Assumption (Aug. 15th); Ochi Day (Oct. 28th); Christmas Day (Dec. 25th); Boxing Day (Dec. 26th).
Tipping:Restaurant bills include service. A 10-15 % tip is customary for small services
Banks Opening Hours:Monday-Friday from 8.30 am to 2 pm.
Health: No vaccination is necessary.
Domestic Airlines: Olympic Airways, Cronus
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