Greece
39 00 N, 22 00 E
lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m
highest point: Mount Olympus 2,917 m
total: 1,228 km
border countries: Albania 282 km, Bulgaria 494 km, Turkey 206 km, Macedonia 246 km
severe earthquakes
lignite, petroleum, iron ore, bauxite, lead, zinc, nickel, magnesite, marble, salt, hydropower potential
arable land: 20.45%
permanent crops: 8.59%
other: 70.96% (2005)
air pollution; water pollution
Greece has a warm Mediterranean climate. In summer, dry hot days are often relieved by stiff breezes, especially in the north and coastal areas. Athens can be stiflingly hot, so visitors should allow time to acclimatize. The evenings are cool. Winters are mild in the south but much colder in the north. November to March is the rainy season.
Required clothing
Lightweight clothes during summer months, including protection from the midday sun. Light sweaters are needed for evenings. Rainproofs are advised for autumn. Winter months can be quite cold, especially in the northern mainland, so normal winter wear will be required.
time difference: UTC+2
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
