Greece
Location
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Phone Code
+30
Domain
.gr
Driving Side
right
License Plates
White with black text, blue EU band
Road Signs
Blue direction signs
Power Lines
Concrete poles
Architecture
White buildings with blue domes in islands, classical ruins
Street View
Google car is white/black with camera on top
Additional Identifiers
Greek text, Mediterranean vegetation, Orthodox churches
Language & Text Examples
Greek alphabet: Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ Σ Τ Υ Φ Χ Ψ Ω. Distinctive from both Latin and Cyrillic.
Regional Characteristics
Aegean Islands Region of Greece
Landscape
Rocky islands, beaches, blue sea
Vegetation
Sparse Mediterranean vegetation, olive trees
Architecture
White cubic buildings, blue domes on churches
Climate
Mediterranean, windy, dry summers
Distinctive Features
Iconic white and blue buildings, tourism, island feel
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Aegean Islands region of Greece.
Athens & Mainland Region of Greece
Landscape
Mountains, valleys, urban Athens
Vegetation
Olive groves, pine forests, Mediterranean scrub
Architecture
Ancient ruins, modern Athens, traditional villages
Climate
Mediterranean, hot dry summers, mild winters
Distinctive Features
Ancient ruins, urban Athens, Orthodox churches
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Athens & Mainland region of Greece.
Peloponnese Region of Greece
Landscape
Peninsula, mountains, coastal areas
Vegetation
Olive groves, citrus orchards, Mediterranean vegetation
Architecture
Ancient sites, traditional stone houses
Climate
Mediterranean, slightly more rainfall than islands
Distinctive Features
Ancient sites, traditional villages, agricultural areas
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Peloponnese region of Greece.
Northern Greece Region of Greece
Landscape
Mountains, plains, lakes
Vegetation
Denser forests, agricultural land
Architecture
Byzantine churches, Ottoman influence
Climate
More continental, colder winters than south
Distinctive Features
Byzantine heritage, Slavic influence, less tourism
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Northern Greece region of Greece.
Crete Region of Greece
Landscape
Large island, mountains, gorges, beaches
Vegetation
Olive groves, vineyards, endemic plants
Architecture
Minoan ruins, Venetian fortresses, traditional villages
Climate
Mediterranean, milder winters than mainland
Distinctive Features
Distinct Cretan culture, Minoan heritage, rugged landscape
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Crete region of Greece.