What is the Capital of Greece?
Facts last checked 9 October 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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Athens at a glance
| Capital city | Athens |
|---|---|
| Country | Greece (Hellenic Republic) |
| Region | Southern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 10,400,720 (92nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +30 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Greece
- Tirana, capital of Albania
- Sofia, capital of Bulgaria
- Ankara, capital of Turkey
- Skopje, capital of North Macedonia
Greece in context
- Greece covers 131,990 km², making it the 95th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 79 people per km² ranks 108th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, North Macedonia.
- With 10,400,720 people, Greece holds about 7.9% of the population of Southern Europe.
- That is roughly 1.2% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Greece is a member state of the United Nations.
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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.
Is Athens the capital of Greece?
Yes — Athens is the capital of Greece (official name: Hellenic Republic).
Athens is the capital of which country?
Athens is the capital of Greece, in Southern Europe.
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