Greece
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Flag Description
Nine equal horizontal stripes of blue alternating with white; there is a blue square in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white cross; the cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy, the established religion of the country.

Currency
The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.72 euros.

Astronomy
Today's date is February 9, 2010. There is currently a Last Quarter Moon.

Location
Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey.

Climate
Temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers.

Terrain
Mostly mountains with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands.

Elevation Extremes
Lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m ... Highest point: Mount Olympus 2,917 m

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Lefkada, Greece

This is a map of Greece that identifies the prefecture of Lefkada. The prefecture of Lefkada is a part of the Nissia Ionion region.

Greece: Index to prefectures and regions in Greece.

Greece News:
Ex-IMF economist warns on UK debt
Britain should be seen in the same category of highly indebted countries such as Greece, a leading economist says.
Greek officials strike over cuts
Customs officials and tax inspectors in Greece are holding a two-day strike to protest at government austerity measures.

Greece Transportation:
National Bus Transport
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