Greece

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About the EURES Member

General information

Greece is the South - Eastern border of E.E., a country with a mild climate, a wide coastline, innumerable picturesque islands and a rich historical and archaeological heritage with worldwide recognition.

The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin, featuring thousands of islands. It has a population of nearly 10.3 million (as of 2024). Athens is the nation's Capital and the largest city, followed by Thessaloniki and Patras.

With more than 16,000 kilometers of coastline, more than 6,000 islands and islets, and a well-established tourism industry, Greece presents a prime investment opportunity in the Tourism sector. The country is one of the top global tourism destinations for sun and beach holidays and provides attractive propositions for year-round themed holidays.

Official language: Greek
Goverment: Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Area

• Total 131,957 km2

• Water (%) 1.51 (2015)

Currency: EURO
Drives on: Right
Calling code: +30

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Tourism

Greece is renowned for its wonderful rugged landscape, its untouched gems, its endless coastlines, and its 6,000 islands and islets, famous all over the world, due to their unparalleled beauty.

The tourist season in Greece lasts from April to October, since the third-quarters of the tourism flow choose this time of year to come to Greece.

Tourism revenues contribute greatly to the Greek economy, with many describing tourism as the country's heavy industry.

Many jobs have been created and businesses are continuously supported, by setting up numerous hotels, restaurants, cafes, gift shops and more in each area.

Beyond sea and sun, tourism forms an essential part of Greece’s identity, present and future.

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