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Area: 131,957 sq km (50,949 sq miles). Population: 11.1 million (National Statistical Service of Greece, 2005). Population Density: 84.1 per sq km. Capital: Athens. Population: 750,000 (2004 estimate); Greater Athens 3.3 million (2004 estimate). Government: Republic. Greece is situated in southeast Europe on the Mediterranean. Themainland consists of the following regions: Central Greece,Peloponnese, Thessaly (east/central), Epirus (west), Macedonia(north/northwest) and Thrace (northeast). Euboea (Evvia) thesecond-largest of the Greek islands, lying to the east of the centralregion and connected to it by a bridge, is also considered to be partof the mainland region. The Peloponnese peninsula is separated from thenorthern mainland by the Isthmus of Corinth. The northern mainland isdissected by high mountains (such as the Pindus) that extend southwardstowards a landscape of fertile plains, pine-forested uplands andcraggy, scrub-covered foothills. The islands account for one-fifth ofthe land area of the country. The majority are thickly clustered in theAegean between the Greek and Turkish coasts. The Ionian Islands are theexception; they are scattered along the west coast in the Ionian Sea.The Aegean archipelago includes the Dodecanese, lying off the Turkishcoast, of which Rhodes is the best known; the Northeast Aegean group,including Chios, Ikaria, Lemnos, Lesvos and Samos; the Sporades, offthe central mainland; and the Cyclades, comprising 39 islands (of whichonly 24 are inhabited). Crete, the largest island, is not included inany formal grouping. Language: Greek (Ellenika). Mostpeople connected with tourism and those of a younger generation willspeak some English, French, German or Italian. Religion: 98% Greek Orthodox, with Muslim, Roman Catholic and Jewish minorities. Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October). Social Conventions: Visitors to Greecewill find the Greeks to be well aware of a strong historical andcultural heritage. Traditions and customs differ throughout Greece, but overall a strong sense of unity prevails. The Greek Orthodox Church hasa strong traditional influence on the Greek way of life, especially inmore rural areas. The throwing back of the head is a negative gesture. Dress is generally casual. Smoking is prohibited on public transportand in public buildings. Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are used.
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