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George Sollin

@sollingeorge

Travel information, including air, rail and auto links, accommodations and attractions in Greece, a popular tourist destination in the Balkan region of Europe.

Greece Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Greece, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Greece
Greece - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic and known since ancient times as Hellas, is a country located in southeastern Europe. According to the 2011 census, Greece's population is around 10.8 million. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki, which is commonly referred to as the co-capital.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece
Greece Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Greece vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece
Greece - Lonely Planet

Endless miles of aquamarine coastline, sun-bleached ancient ruins, strong feta and stronger ouzo - the Greek landscape thrills, and the Greek...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece
Top 20 Foods You Must Eat in Greece - TravelWithBender

Greek food rapidly moved into number one position for my husband and came close to my undeniable adoration of Mexican. What was it exactly that made us fall in love? Well massive apologies in advance, but this is going to make your mouth water. Big time!
http://travelwithbender.com/travel-blog/greece/top-20-foods-you-must-eat-greece
Best Greece Transportation on VirtualTourist

Greece Transportation: 407 tips on getting to and getting around Greece from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Greece/Transportation-Greece-TG-C-1.html
Greece Travel Tips - Nomadic Matt

Greece is not only beautiful with its ocean landscapes, distinct architecture and delectable food, but it's also incredibly affordable. Things costs half what they do in other parts of Europe. As one of the continent's most popular destinations during the summer times, people from around the world flock to its famous islands for the sun, and to the cities for the history.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/greece-travel-tips/
Greece Travel - Rough Guides

While its economic reputation has taken a battering, Greece remains a premier-league travel destination. Its incredible historic sites span four millennia, encompassing both the legendary and the obscure. Its convoluted coastline is punctuated by superb beaches, while its mountainous interior urges you to dust off your hiking boots and explore.
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/europe/greece/
The 10 Best Greece Hotels - TripAdvisor

Greece Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 307,789 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 1,000 hotels in Greece.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g189398-Greece-Hotels.html
Hotels in Greece: Book Your Hotel Now! - Booking

Book a hotel in Greece online. Hotels from budget to luxury. Good rates. No reservation costs. Read hotel reviews from real guests.
http://www.booking.com/country/gr.html
Top 10 Dishes to Try in Greece - BBC Good Food

Steeped in history and lapped by the Mediterranean sea, Greece is home to some of the finest ingredients in the world. Sample them in a traditional Greek dish along with a glass of ouzo.
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/top-10-dishes-try-greece

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Hellenic Republic Ελληνική Δημοκρατία (Greek) Ellinikí Dimokratía
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Ελευθερία ή Θάνατος Elefthería í Thánatos (English: "Freedom or Death")
Anthem: Ύμνος εις την Ελευθερίαν Ímnos is tin Eleftherían (English: "Hymn to Liberty")
Show globe Show map of Europe Location of Greece (dark green) – in Europe (light green & dark grey) – in the European Union (light green)
Capital and largest city	Athens 37°58′N 23°43′E / 37.967°N 23.717°E / 37.967; 23.717
Official language and national language	Greek
Religion (2017)	93% Christianity 90% Greek Orthodoxy (official)^a 3% other Christian 4% no religion 2% Islam 1% other^[1]
Demonym(s)	Greek Hellene
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic

• President	Katerina Sakellaropoulou
• Prime Minister	Kyriakos Mitsotakis
• Parliament Speaker	Nikitas Kaklamanis
• President-elect	Konstantinos Tasoulas

Legislature	Hellenic Parliament
Establishment history

• Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire	25 March 1821 (traditional starting date)
• Official declaration	1 January 1822
• Recognition	3 February 1830
• Third Hellenic Republic	24 July 1974
• Current constitution	11 June 1975

Area
• Total	131,957 km² (50,949 sq mi)^[3] (95th)
• Water (%)	1.51 (2015)^[2]
Population
• 2024 estimate	10,400,720 (1 January 2024)^[4] (91st)
• 2021 census	10,432,481^[5]
• Density	78.9/km² (204.4/sq mi) (105th)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$436.757 billion^[6] (54th)
• Per capita	$42,066^[6] (48th)
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$252.732 billion^[6] (52nd)
• Per capita	$24,342^[6] (46th)
Gini (2023)	31.8^[7] medium inequality
HDI (2022)	0.893^[8] very high (33rd)
Currency	Euro (€) (EUR)
Time zone	UTC+02:00 (EET)
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Calling code	+30
ISO 3166 code	GR
Internet TLD	.gr^c .ελ
The Church of Greece is recognized by the Greek Constitution as the prevailing religion in Greece,^[9] the only country in the world where Eastern Orthodoxy is clearly recognized as a state religion.^[10]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Greece Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Greece, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Greece
Greece - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic and known since ancient times as Hellas, is a country located in southeastern Europe. According to the 2011 census, Greece's population is around 10.8 million. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki, which is commonly referred to as the co-capital.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece
Greece Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Greece vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece
Greece - Lonely Planet

Endless miles of aquamarine coastline, sun-bleached ancient ruins, strong feta and stronger ouzo - the Greek landscape thrills, and the Greek...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece
Top 20 Foods You Must Eat in Greece - TravelWithBender

Greek food rapidly moved into number one position for my husband and came close to my undeniable adoration of Mexican. What was it exactly that made us fall in love? Well massive apologies in advance, but this is going to make your mouth water. Big time!
http://travelwithbender.com/travel-blog/greece/top-20-foods-you-must-eat-greece
Best Greece Transportation on VirtualTourist

Greece Transportation: 407 tips on getting to and getting around Greece from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Greece/Transportation-Greece-TG-C-1.html
Greece Travel Tips - Nomadic Matt

Greece is not only beautiful with its ocean landscapes, distinct architecture and delectable food, but it's also incredibly affordable. Things costs half what they do in other parts of Europe. As one of the continent's most popular destinations during the summer times, people from around the world flock to its famous islands for the sun, and to the cities for the history.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/greece-travel-tips/
Greece Travel - Rough Guides

While its economic reputation has taken a battering, Greece remains a premier-league travel destination. Its incredible historic sites span four millennia, encompassing both the legendary and the obscure. Its convoluted coastline is punctuated by superb beaches, while its mountainous interior urges you to dust off your hiking boots and explore.
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/europe/greece/
The 10 Best Greece Hotels - TripAdvisor

Greece Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 307,789 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 1,000 hotels in Greece.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g189398-Greece-Hotels.html
Hotels in Greece: Book Your Hotel Now! - Booking

Book a hotel in Greece online. Hotels from budget to luxury. Good rates. No reservation costs. Read hotel reviews from real guests.
http://www.booking.com/country/gr.html
Top 10 Dishes to Try in Greece - BBC Good Food

Steeped in history and lapped by the Mediterranean sea, Greece is home to some of the finest ingredients in the world. Sample them in a traditional Greek dish along with a glass of ouzo.
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/top-10-dishes-try-greece

Hellenic Republic Ελληνική Δημοκρατία (Greek) Ellinikí Dimokratía
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Ελευθερία ή Θάνατος Elefthería í Thánatos (English: "Freedom or Death")
Anthem: Ύμνος εις την Ελευθερίαν Ímnos is tin Eleftherían (English: "Hymn to Liberty")
Show globe Show map of Europe Location of Greece (dark green) – in Europe (light green & dark grey) – in the European Union (light green)
Capital and largest city	Athens 37°58′N 23°43′E / 37.967°N 23.717°E / 37.967; 23.717
Official language and national language	Greek
Religion (2017)	93% Christianity 90% Greek Orthodoxy (official)^a 3% other Christian 4% no religion 2% Islam 1% other^[1]
Demonym(s)	Greek Hellene
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic

• President	Katerina Sakellaropoulou
• Prime Minister	Kyriakos Mitsotakis
• Parliament Speaker	Nikitas Kaklamanis
• President-elect	Konstantinos Tasoulas

Legislature	Hellenic Parliament
Establishment history

• Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire	25 March 1821 (traditional starting date)
• Official declaration	1 January 1822
• Recognition	3 February 1830
• Third Hellenic Republic	24 July 1974
• Current constitution	11 June 1975

Area
• Total	131,957 km² (50,949 sq mi)^[3] (95th)
• Water (%)	1.51 (2015)^[2]
Population
• 2024 estimate	10,400,720 (1 January 2024)^[4] (91st)
• 2021 census	10,432,481^[5]
• Density	78.9/km² (204.4/sq mi) (105th)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$436.757 billion^[6] (54th)
• Per capita	$42,066^[6] (48th)
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$252.732 billion^[6] (52nd)
• Per capita	$24,342^[6] (46th)
Gini (2023)	31.8^[7] medium inequality
HDI (2022)	0.893^[8] very high (33rd)
Currency	Euro (€) (EUR)
Time zone	UTC+02:00 (EET)
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Calling code	+30
ISO 3166 code	GR
Internet TLD	.gr^c .ελ
The Church of Greece is recognized by the Greek Constitution as the prevailing religion in Greece,^[9] the only country in the world where Eastern Orthodoxy is clearly recognized as a state religion.^[10]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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