Greece

Greece is regarded as where civilisation began, and its depth of ancient history is married with an array of islands, ranging from the tranquil to the lively.

Capital – Athens
Major islands - Rhodes, Kos, Corfu and Crete
Places of interest – The Meteora peaks in Thessaly, the Acropolis in Athens
Time Zone – GMT +2
Language – Greek. To learn the basics of Greek visit www.kypros.org
Greece currency - Greece uses the euro. One euro is worth around 68 pence. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc