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Total Area : 131.957 sq.km
Population : 10.939.771 (2001)
Males : 49,60%
Females : 50,40%
Life expectancy : 78,4 years
Birth rate : 9,72 per 1000 inhabitants (1997)
Urban / Rural Population : 65,7% / 34,3%
Religions : 98% Greek Orthodox, 1,3% Muslim, 0,7% other
GDP Growth Rate : 3,5% (1999 est.)
Industrial Growth Production Rate : 7,3% (1998)
Inflation Rate : 2,2% (December 1999)
Currency : Euro (€)
Political system:
- The Greek Constitution, voted in 1975 and amended in 1986, defines the country's political system as a Parliamentary Democracy headed by a President.
- Legislative powers are exercised by a single Chamber Parliament (the "Vouli") and executive powers are vested in the Government and the President.
- The Prime Minister, whose Government must enjoy the confidence of the Parliament, has extensive powers.
- The judiciary is independent. Civil, political and human rights are constitutionally guaranteed.
- General elections for the 300 parliamentary seats are held every four years
Greece is a member of UN, IMF, CSCE, and other major Western and European institutions such as the OECD, NATO, WEU, Council of Europe and the European Community which she joined in 1981.
The country's partecipation to the European Union enjoys overwhelming political support.
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