Formation
Feb 3, 1830
Feb 3, 1830
Athens
10.64 million (2021)
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.
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.