The official language is Greek, but English is widely spoken as well.
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Greece’s official currency is the euro. Both traveller’s cheques and major credit cards are widely accepted and you won’t have trouble finding a bank or exchange bureau. The cheapest way to get cash is usually through an ATM.
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Greece’s international country code is 30. To call another country, dial 00 followed by the appropriate country code. Athens’ city code is 21. The cheapest way to make a call is usually through one of the OTE (Hellenic Telecommunications Organization) offices. Main towns and resorts have Internet cafes.
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The tip is often included in the bill in a restaurant. If not, leave between 10 to 15 per cent. For drinks at cafes, round the bill up to the nearest euro. Taxis expectchange as do cloak room attendants and porters.
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Be aware of civil unrest and watch your surroundings.
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Greece doesn’t present any danger to your health, but you may want to guard against tick-borne encephalitis if you’re planning on walking through forested areas. Greek cities usually have good medical facilities, but the islands can be a long way from a good hospital. Greece’s food and water are safe, though stick to bottled water if you’re visiting for a short time. If you’re coming from an area infected with yellow fever, you’ll have to provide a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
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Greece’s electrical current is 220 volts, 50 Hz and uses both two-pinned and three-pinned plugs.
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