Greece
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Info Table
[wm_text_block]| Capital | Athens |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Population | 10,993,000 (2014) |
| Electricity | 220V/50Hz (European plug) |
| Country code | +30 |
| Time zone | UTC +2 |
| Emergencies | dial 112 |
| Tourism information | visitgreece.gr |
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Culture
The culture of Greece has evolved over thousands of years, beginning in Mycenaean Greece, continuing most notably into Classical Greece, through the influence of the Roman Empire and its successor the Byzantine Empire. Other cultures and states such as the Persian Empire,Latin and Frankish states, the Ottoman Empire, the Venetian Republic, Genoese Republic, and British Empire have also left their influence on modern Greek culture, but historians credit the Greek War of Independence with revitalising Greece and giving birth to a single entity of its multi-faceted culture.
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Greek is the official national language and is the native tongue of the vast majority of the population, although the English speaking visitor will encounter no significant language problem. English is the most widely studied and understood foreign language in Greece, followed by French, Italian, and German. Basic knowledge of English can be expected from almost all in the tourism industry and public transport services,as well as many younger people. However, learning a few Greek terms, such as “hello” and “thank you” will be warmly received.
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