Greece

Capital: Athens
Population: 11,216,708
Area: 131, 990 SQ KM
Currency: Euro
Currency Code: EUR
GDP Per Capita (PPP): $ 28.152
GDP (Purchasing Power Parity): $313.806 Billion
GDP Real Growth Rate: 3.7%
GDP Composition by Industry Sector: Tourism: 15% - Public Sector – 40% - Agriculture: 7% - Construction: 10% - Manufacturing: 13%  - Maritime Industry – 4.5%

Industry & Economy:   The manufacturing sector accounts for about 13% of GDP with the food industry leading in growth, profit and export potential. The public sector accounts for about 40% of GDP, with the government however taking measures to decrease it further. High-technology equipment production, especially for telecommunications, is also a fast-growing sector. Other important areas include textiles, building materials, machinery, transport equipment, and electrical appliances. At 10% of GDP, construction is one of the main pillars of the economy, with the sector experiencing a boom due to the Athens Olympics of 2004. Agriculture, at 7%, is the final important sector of Greek economic activity.