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Athens at a glance
Greece's capital and the birthplace of western civilization has been a city for 3,500 years.
It flourished in the Classical period, producing thinkers such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.
Athens was host to the 2004 Olympic Games.
Athens history
Athens is rightfully considered to be the cradle of western
civilisation. It is the birthplace of democracy and home of the
world's greatest philosophers and artists, many of whom set the
foundations of modern society.
Athens local information
Country: Greece Athens by the Numbers:
Population: 3,507,000 Land Area: 39 square miles Average Rainfall: 15 inches Average January Temperature: 49 degrees F Average July Temperature: 82 degrees F Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Finance, Tourism, Trade Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug Time Zone: GMT+2 Country Dialing Code: 30 Did You Know?
Athens has given the world three of mankind's greatest
philosophers: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Orientation:
Athens, with its eight historic hills, is located on the
southeastern edge of Greece. The Saronic Gulf borders it from the
south, providing quick access to the Greek Islands. Thessaloniki
rests 309 miles to the north, Kalamata 154 miles to the southwest,
and Patras 131 miles to the northeast along the Gulf of Patras.
Athens weather
Average Temperatures
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Rainy Days
Average Annual
Rainfall:
11.1" / 28.2 cm
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