Greece is a country in Southern Europe, Europe with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Greece that most people don't know.
Greece is the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, Western philosophy, and the marathon. It has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world.
Greece has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world.
The Greek alphabet is the basis for Latin, Cyrillic and many other writing systems.
Greece has over 6,000 islands, of which about 230 are inhabited.
Democracy, philosophy, the Olympic Games and theatre were all invented in Greece.
Greece is the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, Western philosophy, and the marathon. It has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world.
Greece is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
The UNESCO Parthenon temple crowning Athens â the most important ancient Greek monument
Iconic white-washed villages and blue domes perched on a volcanic caldera rim
UNESCO monasteries perched impossibly atop soaring sandstone rock pillars
A UNESCO sanctuary once considered the centre of the world, home to the Oracle
Greece is the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, Western philosophy, and the marathon. It has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world.
The capital of Greece is Athens.
Greece has a population of approximately 10.6M.
The official language of Greece is Greek.
Greece gained independence in 1821.
Greece uses the Euro (âŦ).