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Greece

Brief facts on Greece and the Greek/Australia relationship

Population: 11.262 million (1 January 2007: Eurostat)

Currency: euro

Total Area: 131 957 sq. km click here for map

National Day: 25 March

Member of the European Union since 1981
Negotiations continue on reciprocal arrangements for Working Holiday Scheme for Young Australians / Young Greeks
the Greek community in Australia, including second and third generations, is estimated at 600,000 to 700,000
100,000 Australians live in Greece
Melbourne is the third largest "Greek City" in the world.
Australia exports ships to Greece, including four Australian-built fast ferries in service on the island routes
Greece is hosting the Olympics and the Paralympics in 2004, assisted by the experience garnered by Australia during the 2000 Olympics.
Australia and Greece are the only two countries which have participated in every modern Olympics.
Cultural Olympiad

Representation in Australia:

Embassy of Greece

Chancery :

9 Turrana Street
Yarralumla ACT 2600
Tel : (02) 6273 3011
Fax : (02) 6273 2620
web: http://www.greekembassy.org.au
Email : greekemb@bigpond.net.au

Other links in Australia

Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (HACCI)

European Australian Business Council (EABC)

email: info@eabc.com.au