Greece
Greece is a country in Europe with a population of 10,242,910. Its capital is Athens and the currency is the Euro (€). GDP per capita is around $22,000, the main language is Greek.
Key facts
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Where is Greece?
In Europe. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 2,250,000 in 1800 to 10,242,910 in 2023
From 66.2 yrs in 1950 to 81.9 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Γεια σου
- Good morning Καλημέρα
- Good day Καλησπέρα
- Good evening Καλησπέρα
- Good night Καληνύχτα
- Thank you Ευχαριστώ
- Please Παρακαλώ
- Excuse me Συγγνώμη
- Sorry Λυπάμαι
- 1 Ένα
- 2 Δύο
- 3 Τρία
- 4 Τέσσερα
- 5 Πέντε
- 6 Έξι
- 7 Εφτά
- 8 Οχτώ
- 9 Εννιά
- 10 Δέκα
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is GR?
GR is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Greece, a country in Europe with its capital at Athens.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The main language spoken in Greece is Greek (Ελληνικά). Greek for "hello" is "Γεια σου".
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
What is the country calling code for Greece?
The international dialling code for Greece is +30. Its two-letter country code is GR.
What currency is used in Greece?
Greece uses the Euro (€), currency code EUR.
What is the population of Greece?
Greece has a population of about 10,242,910 people across 131,957 km².