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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 is bordered by 4 nations namely, 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 on the mainland contains one of the world’s deepest gorges, Vikos Gorge, which plunges 3,600 feet (1,100 meters).
- Highest Peak: The highest Greek mountain is Mount Olympus, rising to 2,918 meters.
- Major Rivers: Maritsa, Struma and Vardar etc.
- Natural Resources: It mainly consists of petroleum, magnetite, lignite, bauxite, hydropower, and marble.
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Last updated on July, 2026
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