The population of Greece is 10.6 million over a 132 km surface. The population density is 82 people per km.
The euro has been the official currency used in Greece since 2002 when it replaced the drachma.
Athens is the capital city of Greece, with a population of 664,046. It is also one of the oldest cities in the world.
Greek is the official language of Greece. Just over half of the population also speaks English.
Greece has a Mediterranean climate, which means the summer months are hot and dry. The winter months in Greece can be wet and cold.
The Greek GDP represents 0.35% of the total world economy with a value of $218.03.