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Athens,
City Statistics Country dialling code: 30. The old Athens code of ‘010’ has been replaced with ‘210’, however, ‘210’ must be dialled even within Athens. All numbers throughout the country now have ten digits, which must all be dialled. Population: 3,192,606 (metropolitan area, 2001 census). Ethnic mix: Vast majority Greek with small minority of other nationalities (notably Albanians). Religion: 98% Greek Orthodox majority; Muslim, Roman Catholic and Jewish minorities. Time zone: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October). Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two‐ or three‐pin plugs are standard. Average January temp: 9.5°C (49°F). Average July temp: 27.5°C (81.5°F). Annual rainfall: 376mm (14.5 inches). |