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GREECE
Inasmuch as Greece is most famous for its archaeological finds and significance
in antiquity, many visitors are astounded to learn this scenic, sun-drenched country
also includes about 1,400 islands and more than 7,500 caves, many of which con-
tain subterranean rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. Complementing this varied geo-
graphic wonder are the mountain ranges such as the Pindus and, of course, the wa-
ters of the Mediterranean, the Aegean, and the Saronic Gulf linking Attica (Athens
area and its port Piraeus) to the Peloponnese.
CHAT Tours, a leading tour operator in Greece, offers many delightful sightseeing
tours and cruises to the Greek islands. The tour campus is located at 9 Xenofontos
Street, Athens, Greece (
Tel:
323 0827, 322 2886, or 322 3137;
Fax:
323 1200;
www.chatours.gr
)
. For tourist information contact the Greek National Tourism Or-
ganization in North America:
New York:
305 E. 47th Street, New York, NY 10017.
Tel:
(212) 421-5777;
Fax:
(212) 826-6940;
www.greektourism.com
;
E-mail:
info@greektourism.com
Banking
Currency:
Euro (€)
Exchange rate at press time:
€0.72 = U.S. $1.00
Hours:
0800-1400 Monday-Thursday; 0800-1300 Friday
Communications
Country Code:
30
Major Mobile Phone Companies:
Cosmote, Vodafone, Wind
Phone cards may be purchased at most kiosks and Greek Telecommunications of-
fices. Public red phones and gray phones at kiosks are metered for long-distance
calls. Pay the kiosk owner for number of units charged.
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