Greece
Location
Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey.
Greece shares with the rest of Europe a threat from international terrorism. It also has a history of domestic terrorism. Incidents of petty crime occur. You should remain vigilant at all times. Vehicle security, personal security, general travel, navigation, off road driving, building/office security, hot weather injuries, personal hygiene, sanitation / sterilisation, clothing & equipment, emergency first aid, helicopter safety, terrorism, cultures / customs.
Local water is safe to drink.
Mostly mountains with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands.
Temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers.
Severe earthquakes.
Avian influenza, rabies, yellow fever.
Hospital: Regional General Hospital Evangelismos, Tpsilantou 45, Athens. Tel: 1-722 0101 / 722 1501
Air pollution; water pollution.
Drivers should be extra cautious in view of the very high incidence of serioous road traffic accidents.
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