.gr
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.gr is the country code top-level domain
(ccTLD) for Greece
. Registrations are processed via accredited registrars and domain name
s in Greek characters
may also be registered.
There are some other not official second level domains that belong to registrars offering third level domain name registrations.
Country code top-level domain
A country code top-level domain is an Internet top-level domain generally used or reserved for a country, a sovereign state, or a dependent territory....
(ccTLD) for Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Registrations are processed via accredited registrars and domain name
Domain name
A domain name is an identification string that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority, or control in the Internet. Domain names are formed by the rules and procedures of the Domain Name System ....
s in Greek characters
Greek alphabet
The Greek alphabet is the script that has been used to write the Greek language since at least 730 BC . The alphabet in its classical and modern form consists of 24 letters ordered in sequence from alpha to omega...
may also be registered.
Second level domains
There are eight official second level domains:- com.gr: for those engaging in commercial activities.
- edu.gr: for educational institutions.
- net.gr: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and network providers.
- org.gr: non-profit organizations.
- gov.gr: exclusively for governmental organizations.
- mil.gr: exclusively for military purposes.
- mod.gr: Ministry of Defence
- sch.gr: local education authorities, schools, primary and secondary education, community education.
There are some other not official second level domains that belong to registrars offering third level domain name registrations.
- co.gr: for commercial use (extremely rare use).