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Greece

July 2, 2026

Recently, the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry has discussed strengthening India-Greece economic ties by enhancing cooperation in financial services, fintech, digital payments, and emerging technologies.

About Greece:

  • Location: It is located on the southern edge of the Balkan Peninsula.
  • Bordering Countries: It shares its border with North Macedonia and Bulgaria in the north, Albania in the northwest, and Turkey in the northeast.
  • Maritime Borders: It is also bounded by the Aegean Sea in the east, Ionian Sea in the west and the Mediterranean Sea in the south.
  • Capital: Athens
  • Geographical features of Greece:
    • Terrain: It is predominantly mountainous, with approximately 80% of its terrain consisting of mountains or hills, making it one of the most mountainous countries in Europe.
    • Climate: The climate of Greece is typically Mediterranean.
    • Major Mountain: Pindus mountain range
      • Highest Peak: The highest Greek mountain is Mount Olympus
    • Major Rivers: Maritsa, Struma and Vardar etc.
    • Natural Resources: It mainly consists of petroleum, magnetite, lignite, bauxite, hydropower, and marble.

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