ECONOMY.......





Euro is the currency used in Athens
Euro is the currency used in Athens







Greece has a mixed capitalist economy and now it is one of the poorest countries in the European Union. Athens, Greece is structured around the agricultural business. It specializes in wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets, olives, tomatoes, tobacco, potatoes, beef, dairy products, and wine vineyarding. 22% of their workforce can be found in the agricultural business. Tourism is the single largest source for income for the city, it brings in about 7million visitors. Goods that are manufactured in the city area include, chemicals, clothing, electronical equipment, machinery, medicines, military products, and textiles. For tourist the city also specializes in brass products. 50% of jobs are located in the services sector, and 27% of jobs are located in the industry sector. Greece has an unemployment rate of 10% and receives 5.5 billion dollars from the European Union for economic aid. The type of currency used in Athens is Euros.