Jane Scheib Greek Island Tours
"Getaway to Greece"
"NEW: Turkey too!"

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Information about Greece

• Official Name  Hellenic Republic
• Capital  Athens
• Area  131,940 sq km (50,942 sq miles)
• Time Zone  GMT + 1 hour
• Population  10,800,000
• Official Language  Greek
• Other Languages  English, French
• Literacy Rate  96.7%
• Religions  Greek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1.3%, other 0.7%
• Ethnic groups  Greek 98%,  other 2%
• Currency  Euro
• Economy  Services 56%, agriculture 25%, Industry 19%
• Climate  Temperate, with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers
• Highest point  Mt Olympus 2,917m (9,570 ft)

 

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