What is the Capital of Greece?
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
The capital city of Greece is Athens. Greece is located in Southern Europe, Europe, with a population of 10,400,720. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Greek.
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Capital of Greece — FAQ
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
Is Athens the largest city in Greece?
Yes — Athens is both the capital and the largest city of Greece.
What country is Athens in?
Athens is the capital city of Greece.
What continent is Athens in?
Athens, the capital of Greece, is located in Europe.
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