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Motto : Freedom or Death
Capital : Athens
National Anthem : "Ýmnos eis tīn Eleutherían" ("Hymn to Liberty")
Geography
Location : Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey
Area : Total : 131,957 sq km
Land : 130,647 sq km
Water : 1,310 sq km
Climate : Temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers
People
Nationality : Greek(s)
Population : 10,760,136 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : ATHENS (capital) 3.252 million; Thessaloniki 834,000 (2009)
Languages : Greek 99% (official), Other 1% (includes English and French)
Economy
GDP : $321.7 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Euros (EUR) per US dollar - 0.7715 (2010), 0.7179 (2009), 0.6827 (2008), 0.7345 (2007), 0.7964 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 81 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 117,533 km
Waterways : 6 km
Ports & Terminals : Agioi Theodoroi, Aspropyrgos, Pachi, Piraeus, Thessaloniki |
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Moving to Greece
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICED GOODS
Shipper's presence required at time of clearance together with valid passport and necessary import documents.
All electrical items and rugs/carpets to be mentioned on the packing list, showing makes, serial numbers, M2, type, quality etc.
For shipments originating from European Community Countries, a T2L is required.
Shipments Originating from “Third Counties” are taxable/dutiable with the following options:
• Only Greek citizens who have been living in a non-eec country for the last two years are entitled to a "certificate of repatriation" in order to avoid taxes/duties.
• Clients working for companies which have a contract with Greek Government have a Duty Free entry for their shipments.
WARNING:
Making a false or misleading statement to the Authorities is an offence and may involve heavy penalties. Drug trafficking is against the law and severe penalties apply.
Important: This information is intended for general guidance. Unity Van Lines cannot however take responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage that may occur from its use. As such it is advisable to contact the nearest Australian customs office for full and current information prior to importation.
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