Greece: capital, population, borders and facts
Greece is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Athens. Roughly 10 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Greece shares a land border with 4 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Turkey. Its coast touches the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea and Mediterranean Sea. The national flag uses blue and white.
| Capital city | Athens |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 10 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Turkey |
| Seas and oceans | Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Sea |
| Flag colours | blue, white |
Outline of Greece
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
What is the population of Greece?
Greece has roughly 10 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Greece?
Greece borders Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Turkey.
Is Greece landlocked?
No, Greece is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Greece
In Greece, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number police 100 or 112, ambulance 112 or 166, fire 112 or 199. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Greece travel basics page.
Put what you know about Greece to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Greece is Athens. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Greece flag uses blue and white. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Greece has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 10 million people, Greece is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Europe
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