- OFFICIAL LANGUAGE – Greek
- CAPITAL – Kos Town
- SIZE – 295 sq. km
- POPULATION – 30,000
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – please check the entry/visa requirements for your destination at the appropriate consulate or embassy in your country and do this as well in advance of your travel date.
- LANGUAGE – The official language is Greek. Most of the staff working in the hotels or restaurants can speak English and German
- TIME DIFFERENCE – CET +1 hour
- ELECTRICITY – 220 volts
- TELEPHONE – The dialing code for Greece is 0030, for Kos 22420
- CLIMATE/CLOTHING – Mediterranean climate. The Meltemi can be cool in the evening so take a hoody.
- HEALTH REGULATIONS – No immunization required.
- TRANSFER – The transfer from the airport to Kos takes about 15 minutes.
- RENTAL CARS & TRANSPORT – Very good bus service. Car rent per day is approx. €40.
- CURRENCY/MODE OF PAYMENT - € Euro.