Facts About Greece

  • Democracy was born in Greece.
  • Athens is the oldest capital in the world and boasts 1/3rd of the population of Greece.
  • The first cultural capital of Europe was Athens.
  • Greece is smaller than the state of Alabama.
  • With over 300 days of sun a year, Greece is one of the sunniest places in the world.
  • Greek has been spoken for over 3,000 years and is one of the oldest languages in Europe.
  • The Olympics first took place in Olympia in 776 BC.
  • The currency in Greece today is the Euro.
  • Greece is part of the European Union.
  • The majority of the Greek population are Greek Orthodox.
  • Easter is the biggest holiday of the year in Greece.
  • There are more archaeology museums in Greece than anywhere else in the world. 
  • Greece has over 6,000 islands.
  • The largest island in Greece is Crete.
  • Santorini is one of the favored honeymoon spots in the world.
  • Santorini is also a volcano which last erupted in 1950.
  • Ikaria is one of the five blue zone areas in the world where people live longer lives.
  • The windmills in MIkinos were built in the 16th century by the Venicians.
  • There are millions of butterflies in Rhodes and May is the best time to see them.
  • Meteora is magnificent with monasteries situated on towering rock pinnacles.
  • Nafplio is a beautiful port city and and the playground for the rich and famous of Greece.
  • Zakinthos' Shipwreck Cove is one of the most photographed locations in Greece.