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Greece is divided into 13 regions and 1 autonomous monastic state. The 13 regions of Greece are:
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe bordered by Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, and the Mediterranean Sea. The country is divided into 13 administrative regions, and those regions are further divided into regional units and municipalities. Athens is the national capital and also the largest city in Greece.
Greece includes thousands of islands, long coastlines, mountain ranges, and historic cities spread across the mainland and the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Some regions are centered around major urban areas like Athens and Thessaloniki, while others are made up of island groups, farming valleys, or mountainous countryside.
Key Facts
- National capital: Athens
- Total population: 10,341,277 (Official estimate 2024)
- Total area: 131,957 km² (50,949 sq miles)
- Currency: Euro (€ , EUR)
- Bordering countries: Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey
- Total Regions: 13
- Total Municipalities: 332
List of Regions and Capitals of Greece
Total regions shown: 13 | Combined population: 10,341,277 | Combined area: 131,957 km²
| # | Region Name | Capital City | Region | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attica | Athens | Central Greece | 3,808 | 3,800,000 |
| 2 | Central Greece | Lamia | Mainland Greece | 15,549 | 540,000 |
| 3 | Central Macedonia | Thessaloniki | Northern Greece | 18,811 | 1,870,000 |
| 4 | Crete | Heraklion | Southern Islands | 8,336 | 635,000 |
| 5 | Eastern Macedonia and Thrace | Komotini | Northeastern Greece | 14,157 | 600,000 |
| 6 | Epirus | Ioannina | Northwestern Greece | 9,203 | 330,000 |
| 7 | Ionian Islands | Corfu | Western Islands | 2,307 | 205,000 |
| 8 | North Aegean | Mytilene | Aegean Islands | 3,836 | 195,000 |
| 9 | Peloponnese | Tripoli | Southern Mainland | 15,490 | 570,000 |
| 10 | South Aegean | Ermoupoli | Aegean Islands | 5,286 | 345,000 |
| 11 | Thessaly | Larissa | Central Mainland | 14,036 | 700,000 |
| 12 | Western Greece | Patras | Western Mainland | 11,336 | 670,000 |
| 13 | Western Macedonia | Kozani | Northwestern Mainland | 9,451 | 281,277 |
Largest Regions by Area
- Central Macedonia - 7,263 sq mi (18,811 km²)
- Central Greece - 6,004 sq mi (15,549 km²)
- Peloponnese - 5,981 sq mi (15,490 km²)
- Eastern Macedonia and Thrace - 5,466 sq mi (14,157 km²)
- Thessaly - 5,419 sq mi (14,036 km²)
- Western Greece - 4,377 sq mi (11,336 km²)
- Western Macedonia - 3,649 sq mi (9,451 km²)
- Epirus - 3,553 sq mi (9,203 km²)
Most Populous Regions
- Attica - Population: 3,800,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Central Macedonia - Population: 1,870,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Thessaly - Population: 700,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Western Greece - Population: 670,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Crete - Population: 635,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Eastern Macedonia and Thrace - Population: 600,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Peloponnese - Population: 570,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Central Greece - Population: 540,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Smallest Regions by Area
- Ionian Islands - 891 sq mi (2,307 km²)
- Attica - 1,470 sq mi (3,808 km²)
- North Aegean - 1,481 sq mi (3,836 km²)
- South Aegean - 2,041 sq mi (5,286 km²)
- Crete - 3,219 sq mi (8,336 km²)
- Epirus - 3,553 sq mi (9,203 km²)
Regions by Regional Grouping
- Central Greece: Attica
- Mainland Greece: Central Greece
- Northern Greece: Central Macedonia
- Northeastern Greece: Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
- Northwestern Greece: Epirus
- Northwestern Mainland: Western Macedonia
- Central Mainland: Thessaly
- Western Mainland: Western Greece
- Southern Mainland: Peloponnese
- Southern Islands: Crete
- Aegean Islands: North Aegean, South Aegean
- Western Islands: Ionian Islands
Landlocked Regions
- Central Macedonia
- Western Macedonia
- Thessaly
Regions with Coastline
- Attica
- Central Greece
- Crete
- Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
- Epirus
- Ionian Islands
- North Aegean
- Peloponnese
- South Aegean
- Western Greece
Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- Albania: Epirus, Western Macedonia
- North Macedonia: Central Macedonia, Western Macedonia
- Bulgaria: Central Macedonia, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
- Turkey: Eastern Macedonia and Thrace