Greece (Greek: Ελλάδα, Ellada,), officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία, Elliniki Dimokratia), and historically Hellas (Greek: Ἑλλάς, Hellas), is a country in Southern Europe,politically considered part of Western Europe.Athens is the capital and the largest city in the country (its urban area also including Piraeus).