| About the county | | | | and taxis. |
| Being one of the earliest civilizations known to human | | | | Attractions |
| kind Greece is a country with rich history, heritage | | | | * The Olympic Games in Athens (the spot of the |
| and culture. It is the place where Byzantine Empire | | | | historic 2004 Olympic Games) |
| once ruled and also great Ottoman Empire. It is also | | | | * Mardi Grass Celebrations in February |
| considered to be as the birth place of Democracy. | | | | * The Parthenon in Athens |
| Athens is the capital city of Greece. The Olympic | | | | * Skiing in Arahova Mountains between October and |
| games originated in Greece. Not only that, it was the | | | | March |
| world center for western philosophy, political science, | | | | * Easter Celebrations |
| astronomy, mathematics, major scientific studies and | | | | * Thessaloniki's White Tower and country's rich |
| what not. It is also known as a Mediterranean | | | | Byzantine culture |
| country as it has Mediterranean Sea in the south. It is | | | | * The south of Corinth |
| a popular destination for world tourists in that region | | | | * The beaches in Lesvos |
| known for its beautiful beaches, reach history and | | | | * The wine vineyards in the countryside |
| charming villages. The Greek islands are one of the | | | | * The islands near the Aegean Sea |
| most wonderful places to be explored by Cruise or | | | | * The wildlife preserve in Alonissos (Sporades Marine |
| Yacht. The trip of Greece will definitely be one of the | | | | Park) |
| most memorable to remember in one's life. | | | | * The famous, Moni Panagia Chozoviotissa, a |
| Population & Languages | | | | Byzantine monastery in Amorgos |
| The population of Greece is around 11 million and the | | | | Travel |
| official language being spoken is Greek. The other | | | | By Air – The national airline of Greece is Olympic |
| popular languages are English and French. | | | | Airlines. Many popular airlines like British Airways and |
| Electricity | | | | Delta Airlines operate daily flight from Athens. The |
| The voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. | | | | biggest airport is newly constructed Athens |
| The types of plug used are round pin with | | | | International Airport which is located like 17 miles |
| attachment, round pin with ground, Round pin plug | | | | northeast of the city. The other international airports |
| and receptacle with male grounding pin and "Schuko" | | | | of Greece are Heraklion (Crete), Thessaloniki |
| plug and receptacle with side grounding contacts. | | | | (Macedonia) and Corfu (Kerkira). |
| Geographic Location | | | | By Sea – The popular Greek ports include Corfu, |
| It is located in Southern Europe bordering the Aegean | | | | Heraklion, Igoumenitsa, Patras, Piraeus (Athens), |
| Sea, Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea between | | | | Rhodes, Thessaloniki and Volos. Shipping vessels and |
| Albania and Turkey. It is situated in the southern side | | | | ferryboat lines link these ports with Italy, Croatia, |
| of Balkan Peninsula. It is also bordered by Bulgaria and | | | | Cyprus, Russia and Turkey. Some of the popular |
| Macedonia in the southeast. | | | | cruises operating in Greece are Celebrity Cruises, |
| Climate | | | | Costa Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Festival Cruises, |
| It has three distinct climates namely Alpine, | | | | Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Silversea and |
| Mediterranean and temperate climate with mild and | | | | Swan Hellenic. |
| wet winters and also hot and dry summers due to | | | | By Rail – If one is coming from UK, the best way |
| Mediterranean affect. Alpine system is seen in | | | | is to take Eurostar train to Brussels or Paris and from |
| mountainous regions. The temperate climate is seen | | | | there take connecting train to Greece. |
| near border along Macedonia. Athens has both | | | | Duty Free Items |
| temperate and Mediterranean weather. | | | | 1. Up to 200 cigarettes or 250 gm tobacco |
| Local Customs | | | | 2. 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars |
| The Greece is a place with strong historic and cultural | | | | 3. 1 liter spirit over 22% or 2 liter wine |
| background. There are different traditions and | | | | 4. Perfumes – 50 gm or 250 ml |
| customs in different parts of the Greece. The | | | | 5. Gifts up to €175 |
| throwing back of a hand is considered to be a | | | | Prohibited Items |
| negative gesture here in Greece. Casual dress can be | | | | Narcotics, firearms, ammunition, weapons, most meat |
| worn most of the times. Smoking is prohibited in | | | | and dairy products, eggs, plants, endangered species, |
| public transport services and public buildings. Tipping | | | | fireworks and alcoholic beverages that contain more |
| 12 to 1 percent is customary in restaurants, hotels | | | | than sixty per cent alcohol. |