Greece Fact Sheet

Greece

This fact sheet is for Canadian nationals only. Please note if you are not a Canadian passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

TopicInformation
Travel AdviceTravel advice and advisories for Greece
EmbassyEmbassies and consulates | Greece (Government of Canada)
Entry RequirementsArriving and leaving 
Visa InformationVisa Information
Cultural InsightsHofstede Country Comparison -- Greece
Study in GreeceInformation for International Students in Greece
Currency ConversionLive Exchange Rate: Canadian Dollar to Euro
Health InformationHealth Information
Solo Female TravelGreece Solo Female Travel Safety Tips and Advice 
Gay Travel IndexGay Travel Index (gayguide.travel)

Emergency Numbers

ServicePhone Number
Ambulance112/166
Fire112/199
Police112/100

Country Facts

CategoryDescription
Capital cityAthens
LanguageGreek
CurrencyEuro
Phone Code+30
Internet Code.gr
Time ZoneUTC+2
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType C, Type F
Drinking WaterNot safe to drink
Dominant ReligionGreek Orthodox (official) 98%, Other, including Muslim, 2%
Significant Dates

January 6 - Epiphany

March 25 – Independence Day