Athens
Fun Facts
AthensCountry: Greece
Athens by the Numbers:
Population: 3,507,000
Land Area: 39 square miles
Average Rainfall: 15 inches
Average January Temperature: 49 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 82 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Finance, Tourism, Trade
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug
Time Zone: GMT+2
Country Dialing Code: 30
Did You Know?
Athens has given the world three of mankind's greatest philosophers: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.
Orientation:
Athens, with its eight historic hills, is located on the southeastern edge of Greece. The Saronic Gulf borders it from the south, providing quick access to the Greek Islands. Thessaloniki rests 309 miles to the north, Kalamata 154 miles to the southwest, and Patras 131 miles to the northeast along the Gulf of Patras.
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