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Key Facts about Greece

Feb. 9, 2026

Greece Defence Minister Nikos and Indian Defence Minister will hold a bilateral meeting at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi to enhance defence cooperation.

About Greece:

  • It is bordered by, North Macedonia and Bulgaria in the north, Albania in the northwest, and Turkey in the northeast.
  • Bordering Seas: It is also bounded by the Aegean Sea in the east, Ionian Sea in the west and the Mediterranean Sea in the
  • 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 on the mainland contains one of the world's deepest gorges, Vikos Gorge.
    • Highest Peak: 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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