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Greece — silhouette, capital and facts
Greece is in Europe and its capital is Athens. With about 10 million people and 131,957 km², it ranks 95th in area and 86th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Greece, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Athens
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 10 million
- Area
- 131,957 km²
- Language
- Greek
- Currency
- Euro
- Flag colors
- blue, white
Borders
Greece shares a land border with 4 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, North Macedonia.
Fun facts about Greece
- The ancient Olympic Games were held at Olympia, starting in 776 BC.
- The word 'alphabet' comes from alpha and beta, the first two letters of the Greek alphabet.
- Greece has thousands of islands and islets, but only a few hundred are inhabited.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
Which continent is Greece in?
Greece is in Europe.
Which countries border Greece?
Greece shares a land border with 4 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, North Macedonia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Greece?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Greece is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Greece?
The ancient Olympic Games were held at Olympia, starting in 776 BC. The word 'alphabet' comes from alpha and beta, the first two letters of the Greek alphabet. Greece has thousands of islands and islets, but only a few hundred are inhabited.
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