What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens
Athens is the capital city and seat of government of Greece, a country in Southern Europe. Greece uses the ISO codes GR and GRC, and its international dialling code is +30. The currency in use is the Euro (EUR).
For the full profile of Greece, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Greece country page. The country has an estimated population of 10,413,962 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Greece
- Capital: Athens
- Region: Southern Europe
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Calling code: +30
- Flag emoji: 🇬🇷
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
Is Athens the largest city in Greece?
Athens is the capital of Greece and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Athens?
Athens, like the rest of Greece, uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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