Greece’s capital, language and currency for early trip planning
A first guide to locating Greece in southern Europe and getting three basic facts straight before planning your trip.
Location and capital
Greece is in southern Europe and is landlocked. Athens is the capital. These facts help locate the country, but they are not enough to decide how to get around: check routes and conditions using up-to-date information before making travel plans.
Language and currency
The official language is Greek, and the currency is the euro (€). Knowing these basics helps with initial planning; for specific questions about payments or communication, check the conditions that apply to your itinerary and needs.
What to check before you leave
The facts about the capital, language and currency offer initial guidance, not a complete guide to entry, transport or expenses. Confirm those details with official sources and relevant providers before you travel: the information available here does not specify entry requirements or visiting conditions.
Key points
Greece is in southern Europe; Athens is its capital; Greek is the official language, and the euro is its currency. Check practical information separately if it depends on your particular trip and departure date.
- Location: southern Europe.
- Capital: Athens.
- Official language: Greek.
- Currency: euro (€).
- Specific requirements, transport and expenses: check up-to-date sources.
Key points
Greece is in southern Europe; Athens is its capital; Greek is the official language, and the euro is its currency. Check practical information separately if it depends on your particular trip and departure date.
- Location: southern Europe.
- Capital: Athens.
- Official language: Greek.
- Currency: euro (€).
- Specific requirements, transport and expenses: check up-to-date sources.
Sources and references
Hide references
11 references
References consulted during editorial review. Times, requirements and advisories may change: always confirm with the official source.
-
GreeceLicence: CC BY-SA 3.0 DBpedia
-
AthensLicence: Datos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
-
Eleftherios Venizelos International AirportLicence: ODbL 1.0 (base de datos) / DbCL 1.0 (contenidos) Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport · OpenFlights · ODbL 1.0
