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AREA 8259 s.q. km
POPULATION 600.000
COASTAL EXPANSE 1050 km
HIGHEST POINT 2.456
RELIGION Greek Christian Orthodox
ECONOMY 50% Agriculture 20%industry 30% Tourist service
CURRENCY Euro €
PHONE SYSTEM Digital and cellular Area Code for Greece 0030
ELECTRICITY 220 Voltage
POSTAL SERVICE open MON. to SAT. 0800-1500
BANKS open MON. to FRI. 0800- 1400
PHARMACIES Green or white cross on a green backround. Some of them open 24 hours.
SHOPS Mon.Wed.Sat. 0800-1400 & 1700-2030 afternoon Tue. Thu. Fri. 0800-1400
GAS STATIONS Open from 0700-2400 and Sundays.
CHURCHES It is forbidden to enter churches if inappropriately dressed.
TAXI SERVICE In the cities taxies are equipped with taxi meters.
EXCHANGE It is available at all banks and exchange bureaus.
CREDIT CARDS Credit cards are accepted just about everywhere.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Green buses for long distance and blue for incity services.
GOLF COURSES In 2004 the first golf course is opening
WATER PARKS 4
PHOTO For your film and film development requirements, look for charasteristic yellow coded shops.




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