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| Government Type |
parliamentary republic; monarchy rejected by referendum 8 December 1974 |
| Legal System |
based on codified Roman law; judiciary divided into civil, criminal, and administrative courts |
| Currency |
euro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries |
| Economic Overview |
Greece has a mixed capitalist economy with the public sector accounting for half of GDP and with per capita GDP 70% of the leading euro-zone economies. Tourism provides 15% of GDP. Immigrants make up nearly one-fifth of the work force, mainly in menial jobs. Greece is a major beneficiary of EU aid, equal to about 3.3% of GDP. The economy has improved steadily with economic growth averaging 4% since 1997, exceeding EU growth by more than 1 percentage point. Major challenges remaining include the reduction of the public debt, inflation, and unemployment, and further restructuring of the economy, including privatizing several state enterprises, undertaking serious reforms, and minimizing bureaucratic inefficiencies. |
| Natural Resources |
bauxite, lignite, magnesite, petroleum, marble, hydropower potential |
| Primary Industries |
tourism; food and tobacco processing, textiles; chemicals, metal products; mining, petroleum |
| Agricultural Products |
wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets, olives, tomatoes, wine, tobacco, potatoes; beef, dairy products |
| Import Commodities |
machinery, transport equipment, fuels, chemicals |
| Export Commodities |
food and beverages, manufactured goods, petroleum products, chemicals, textiles |
| Export Partners |
EU 51.6% (Germany 15.9%, Italy 13.5%, UK 6.4%), US 5.7% (1999) |
| AIRPORTS of Greece |
| Alexandroupolis National Airport |
International, Alexandroupolis 6km (3miles), Position 40°51´00"N, 025°57´00"E, Elevation 3m (9ft),5 Aircraft Stands |
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| Athens International Airport - Eleftherios Venizel |
International, Near Athens, Position 37°56´11"N, 023°56´40"E, Elevation 94m (308ft), 89 Aircraft Stands |
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| Kavala-Megas Alexandros Int´l Airport |
International, Kavala 30km (18miles), Position 40°54´54"N, 024°37´22"E, Elevation 5m (16ft),9 Aircraft Stands |
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