Greece Flag - Greek Flag - Flag Of Greece

Flags of the World > Greece Flag

Brief History. Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44). Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. A military dictatorship, which in 1967 suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country, lasted seven years. The 1974 democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. In 1981 Greece joined the European Union.

US Flags

African Flags

Asian Flags

Central American Flags

Caribbean Flags

European Flags

North American Flags

Oceania Flags

South American Flags

Country Information

Local name: Ellas or Ellada

Capital: Athens

Population: 10,688,058

Government: parliamentary republic

Currency: euro (EUR)

Land size: 131,940 sq km

Topography: mostly mountains with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands

Typical foods: moussaka, gyros

Major exports: food and beverages, manufactured goods, petroleum products, chemicals, textiles

Information on the People

Official language: Greek

Other languages spoken: English, French

Religions: Greek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1.3%, other 0.7%

Literacy rate: 97.5%

Male/Female Ratio: 0.96 male(s) to every 1 female

Life expectancy: 79.24 years

Ethnic groups: Greek 98%, other 2%

Internet users: 3.8 million

Famous people: Aristotle, Plato, Socrates

<< Previous Flag: Glorioso Islands Flag | Next Flag: Greenland Flag >>

News From This Region
Stocks, bond yields drop on wait for Greece news
NEW YORK (AP) ? The wait for an expected deal between Greece and its creditors rattled financial markets around the world yesterday.

China stresses commitment to help Greece (News)
China is committed to support Greece "politically and economically" in order to help it recover from its debt crisis, the country's ambassador told an audience in Athens. EurActiv Greece reports. More »