The Hellenic Republic is a term that refers to Greece, which is a country located in southeastern Europe. There are several synonyms for the word "Hellenic Republic," such as Ellada, Hellas, the Hellenic State, and the Greek State. These synonyms are often used interchangeably when referring to Greece in different contexts. The term "Hellenic" is derived from the ancient Greek word "Hellene," which was the name given to the Greeks by outsiders. Today, the term "Hellenic Republic" is commonly used in official contexts, but Greeks themselves often refer to their country as Ellada or Hellas.