Greece
Greece is a country in Europe. Its capital is Athens, and it shares land borders with 4 countries.
- Capital
- Athens
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 132,188 km² Number 94 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 4 countries
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
Which countries border Greece?
Greece shares land borders with 4 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Türkiye.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Athens |
|---|---|---|
 North Macedonia | Skopje | 488 km (303 mi) |
 Albania | Tirana | 501 km (311 mi) |
 Bulgaria | Sofia | 526 km (327 mi) |
 Türkiye | Ankara | 818 km (508 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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