Formation
Feb 3, 1830
Greece
Capital
Athens
Population
10.64 million (2021)
Greece
About
A country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. It is bordered by Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and North Macedonia. It has the longest coastline in Europe.
Trivia
It is home to 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Acropolis of Athens, the Temple of Apollo, Meteora, and the Old Town of Corfu. The Greeks have been producing olives since 3500 BC and are the third biggest olive oil producer in the world.
