Region / Continent: Southeastern Europe

Capital City: Athens

Official Language: Greek

Population: 10.39 million (2024)

About: Greece is a country with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it’s often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.

Destinations

Athens
Santorini