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Greece (Ελλάδα eˈlaða or Ελλάς eˈlas), officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία eliniˈkʲi ðimokraˈtia), is a country in Southeastern Europe, situated on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Albania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east and south of mainland Greece, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west. Both parts of the Eastern Mediterranean basin feature a vast number of islands.
Greece lies at the juncture of Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is heir to the heritages of ancient Greece, the Byzantine Empire, and nearly four centuries of Ottoman rule. Greece has a particularly long and eventful history and a cultural heritage that both shaped and has been shaped by cultures throughout the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Europe. It is usually regarded as the birthplace of the first major democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western literature, political science, major scientific and mathematic principles, and Western drama including both tragedy and comedy.
Modern Greece is a developed country, a member of the European Union since 1981, a member of the Economic and Monetary Union of the European Union since 2001, NATO since 1952, the OECD since 1961, the WEU since 1995, and ESA since 2005. Athens is the capital; Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, Volos and Larissa are some of the country's other major cities. (...) more....

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Who looks like lots of sun and swimming in the sea, the easiest way is from May to September in Greece. May is the best time to go, since then, many blooming flowers and trees. In August, it's usually so hot that inspections do not take a joke, also make this month, almost all Greeks, and many Italians and French holidays, so the accommodations are scarce and therefore expensive. Only the mountains are covered in this time a pleasant tourist destination. For the Peloponnese and the area around Athens and October is still a good travel month. Between November and April, it can rain frequently, and from November to March also be pretty cool. For those who love spectacular scenery and even a rainy or snowy day not to fear, are the Peloponnese, Pelion, Attica and the region north of the Corinthian Gulf and a highly recommended winter destination. It has been for the museums and archaeological sites are almost, and the view from the heights and passes in clear air often reaches far up to 150 km.

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Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) For additional information consult Consular Section of the Embassy of Greece, 2221 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/939-5818 or 5800) or nearest Consulate: CA (310/826-5555 or 415/775-2102/4), GA (404/261-3313), IL (312/335-3915 or 17), LA (504/523-1167), MA (617/543-0100), NY (212/988-5500) or TX (713/840-7522). Internet: www.greekembassy.org. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.

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Cash you receive the most favorable by ec-/Maestro-Karte from the numerous ATMs of the banks. Far higher are the fees if you use a credit card. Banks and post offices to solve a traveler's checks and exchange currency. Opening times of banks Clock Mon-Thu 8-14, Fri 8-13.30 Clock, in major cities and tourist centers sometimes longer. The Greek equivalent to the German price level. Gasoline, hotels in the lower and middle classes as well as public transport is much cheaper, more expensive food.

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Greece, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

The medical care is guaranteed. In case of serious injury or disease is recommended, however, the premature departure. Between the German-speaking countries and Greece is a social security agreement. With the statutory health insurance issued by your European Health Insurance Card, you can display all registered doctors IKA and the Greek health insurance in public hospitals and health centers for free treatment. Free choice of doctor you have, if you paid cash. For members of statutory health insurance, therefore the contract a private travel health insurance is advisable. Pharmacies are found in all major towns, there are many prescription drugs and much cheaper than here. Mosquitoes: A means of protection should a drug against mosquito bites and, if they in any event luggage carrying.

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