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The Republic of Cyprus is a large island country in Euroasia and is to be found within the eastern Mediterranean region. Cyprus is a European country and lies directly to the south of Turkey, with Levant being to the east, Greece to the west and Egypt to the south.

Cyprus is actually the third-biggest of all the islands within the Mediterranean Sea, after only Sardinia and Sicily, and is particularly close to the Middle East. The island is roughly divided into a number of prominent districts, including Famagusta, Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia and Paphos.

For many, Cyprus is the birthplace of famous Greeks gods, such as Adonis and Aphrodite, and offers a number of spectacular archaeological remains, some of which date back more than 10,000 years. Early-Neolithic sites are located within Kastros, Khirokitia and Shillourokambos. Also of note is the Temple to Apollon Ilatis, which is close to Limassol, and the ancient city of Salamis, situated on the eastern shore of Cyprus and to the north of Famagusta.

Nicosia serves as the capital of Cyprus and enjoys a fairly central location on the island, where it is also the largest city, by far. Larnaca is another prominent city and the oldest of Cyprus, with many beachfront hotels and attractions, while both Limassol and Paphos are also significant tourist destinations, offering plenty in the way of water sports, dining and shopping. However, for Cyprian nightlife, the party town of Ayia Napa is almost legendary, as are its Mediterranean beaches.

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Cyprus Information / Cyprus Fast Facts

  • Country: the Republic of Cyprus / Kibris Cumhuriyeti (Europe / Eastern Mediterranean)
  • Population: 800,000
  • Capital city: Nicosia (population 50,000)
  • Language: Greek and Turkish
  • Area: 3,570 square miles / 9,250 square kilometres
  • Currency: Euro (EUR)
  • Time zone: EET (UTC + 2 / summer UTC + 3)
  • Country dialling code: +357
  • Religion: Greek Orthodox Church and Muslim




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