<P> Greece ( Greek : Ελλάδα ) , officially the Hellenic Republic ( Greek : Ελληνική Δημοκρατία ) , historically also known as Hellas , is a country in Southern Europe , with a population of approximately 11 million as of 2016 . Athens is the nation 's capital and largest city , followed by Thessaloniki . </P>
<P> Greece ( Greek : Ελλάδα ) , officially the Hellenic Republic ( Greek : Ελληνική Δημοκρατία ) , historically also known as Hellas , is a country in Southern Europe , with a population of approximately 11 million as of 2016 . Athens is the nation 's capital and largest city , followed by Thessaloniki . </P>
what region of the world is greece in
what region of the world is greece in
Southern Europe
Southern Europe