Greece is one of the most

Currency

Greece's monetary unit is the

Euro. The symbol , usually
written before the numerical
amount, is used for the Greek
Euro. No other currency is
accepted and it is best to
exchange dollars or other
currency at a bank. The
exchange rates are all the same
throughout the country and you
can exchange money at a bank
or official exchange shop.
Currency exchange shops and
banks in very touristy areas
charge high commissions, so
make sure you know what the
commissions are before you
commit to a transaction. Banks
are open from 9:00 AM until
2:00 PM. At the new airport near
the luggage pickup you can find
machines that can exchange
foreign currency and return
Euro.

popular tourist destinations in

the world. Greece has over sixty
inhabited islands. Some of the
interesting, historic, and diverse
sites are:
Santorini- a volcanic island. It
is famous for its dramatic views,
stunning sunsets, the white
houses, and its very own active
volcano.
Parthenon, Acropolis- a
historic place which served as a
temple, fortress, church, and
mosque.
Mykonos- a town with a maze
of tiny streets and whitewashed
steps lanes and it is known for
its sandy beaches.
Meteora- a collection of six
monasteries, situated on top of
several rock pillars. It is located
in central Greece.
Delphi- Theatre home to the
sanctuary and oracle of Apollo.
The ancient theatre of Delphi
was built on a hill giving
spectators a view of the entire
sanctuary and the spectacular
landscape below.
Myrtos Beach- world-famous
for the magical colors of the
water.
Samaria Gorge- a 16 km long
canyon in southwest Crete.
Lindos- a medieval village on
the island of Rhodes that is
made up of a network of
cobbled streets amid
whitewashed houses.
Mystras- served as the capital
of the Peloponnesus in the 14th

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Greece is a country in
Southeast Europe,
between the Ionian and
Adriatic Seas, arms of the
Mediterranean Sea.

Famous Greek
dishes

Tzatziki - Greek Cucumber

Yogurt Dip. It's the white
sauce that's spread all over
the gyros at Greek festivals.

Moussaka- is an eggplant
dish. Its meat and eggplant.

Spanakopita - Phyllo,
Spinach, and cheese. It's a
cheese and spinach mixture,
wrapped in phyllo.

Avgolemono Soup/ Greek

Egg-lemon Soup. You can
say it's the Greeks' version of
chicken noodle soup. Just
with a lemon flavor and rice.

Pastitsio / Greek Pasta

Topped with Bchamel It's similar to lasagna, made
with long noodles, and a
ground beef mixture. The
bchamel brings it to the
next level.

Souvlaki Recipe/ Greek

Chicken Skewers - Chicken
skewers in a Greek
seasoning.

Important
social &
behavioral
customs

Primary
Language

98% of the 10.6m population of

Greece speaks Greek. This is
why it is the countrys official
language. The largest minority
language is Macedonian, spoken
by 1.8% of the population.
Others include Albanian, spoken
in the Centre and the
south, Turkish, spoken by
Muslim communities around the
Aegean, Arumanian and
Bulgarian.

1. Meeting Etiquette
Greeks are warm and
hospitable. When meeting
someone for the first time, they
shake hands firmly, smile, and
maintain direct eye contact.
Good friends often
embrace; they may also
kiss each other on each
cheek.
2. Gift Giving Etiquette
Gifts shouldnt be expensive.
Since gifts are generally
reciprocated, giving something
of great value could put a
burden on the recipient since
they would feel obligated to give
you something of equivalent
value.
Gifts should be wrapped.
Gifts are usually opened
when received.
3. Table Manners
Be sure to finish everything on
your plate.