| Greece | |
| Official name | Hellenic Republic |
| Capital city | Athens |
| Official language | Greek |
| Currency | euro |
| National Day |
25 March 28 October |
| Population | 10,737,428 |
| Size | 131,957 km² |
| National anthem | Ymnos eis tin Elephterian |
National |
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| Political system | Parliamentary republic |
| Head of state | President Karolos Papoulias |
| Head of government | Prime Minister Giorgos A. Papandreou Jr. |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Giorgos A. Papandreou Jr. |
| Most recent elections |
Presidential elections: 2010 Parliamentary elections: 2009 |
| Length of mandate |
President: 5 years Parliament: 4 years |
European Union |
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| Date of accession | 1 January 1981 |
| European Commissioner |
Maria Damanaki Maritime Affairs and Fisheries |
| European Parliament | 22 members |