Athens Fast Facts

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Coordinates: 37°58′N 23°43′E
Continent: Europe

Location: Attica (Region), Greece.
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Area : 38.964 km² (15 sq mi)
Population : 3,192,606 (metropolitan area)
Currency : Euro €

Telephone Codes
International code: 0030
Local code: 210

Language: Greek 

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two- or three-pin plugs are standard.

Time Zone : GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

Highest Mountain: Lycavitos, 277m

Average January temperatures:

9.5°C (49°F).

Average July temperatures:

27.5°C (81.5°F)

Annual rainfall: 376mm (14.5 inches)

Tourist info Tel: 3310561 (local)

Complaints: ( new service of GNTO) 1572

Athens Airport: 3530000

Fire Brigade: 199