The thirteen provinces that make up the Hellenic Republic are situated in the European Union, bordering Turkey, Northern Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Albania. Southern Aegean, Crete, and Attica are the three most significant provinces. Greece is the fifteenth largest country in Europe, with a surface area of 131,957 square kilometers. With hot, dry summers and warm, rainy winters, it has a temperate climate. Most of the terrain is mountainous. It features stunning peninsulas, a lengthy coastline with several beaches, and well-known islands like Santorini and Mykonos. There are more than ten million people living there. .
Greek culture has evolved over thousands of years, with the Greek Orthodox Church as the main religion. The official language of the country is Greek. The legal system is the civil law based on the Roman law. The government type is a parliamentary republic. The chief of state is the elect Ekaterini Sakellaropoupou and the current head of government and Prime Minister is Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The official currency of the country is the Euro (EUR) with the current exchange rate being EUR 0.84 to the USD. The nation has an open economy, generating a GDP of approximately $310 billion, making it the 21st largest economy in Europe. Its citizens have a per capita income of $29,045. The GDP is mostly made up of 2 key sectors, which are services and agriculture. Its main goods of export are textiles, chemicals, olives, wine, wheat, corn and barley. The tourist sector also makes a significant economic contribution. Greece has a wide range of tourism attractions, including historic, natural, urban, and ancient sites. It is well-known for its stunning resorts and old Greek sites. It is also a desirable destination because of its delicious cuisine and rich cultural heritage. Major locations include Santorini, Mykonos, Delphi, Corfu, Rhodes, and the Acropolis. There are eighteen UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the nation. Because of this, it is a very well-liked tourist attraction in Europe. An estimated 33 million tourists visit the country annually, the bulk of which are from the United States and Europe.
