GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION
Cyprus is in the eastern Mediterranean sea. It is 105 km (60 miles) west of Syria, 75 km (47 miles)south of Turkey and 380km (200 miles) east from Rhodes.

AREA
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea with an area of 9,351 km² ( 3,572 m²).

DEMOGRAPHY
 Population: 818. 200
79, % Greek Cypriots (646.900),
10,7 % Turkish Cypriots (87.800),
10,2 %  Foreign Residents (83.500)

POPULATION OF MAIN TOWNS
Nicosia :   213.500
Limassol: 167.000
Larnaka :   74. 700
Pafos :        49.700

GOVERNMENT AND REGIME
Cyprus is an Independent Sovereign Republic with a Presidential system of government.

CAPITAL : Nicosia 

LANGUAGES
Greek  and Turkish are the official languages. is the main language. English is widely spoken. French and German are also spoken within the tourist industry.

RELIGION
The majority of Cypriots are Greek Orthodox Christian (85%). Other religious are represented on the island as well, including Armenians, Maronites, Roman Catholic, Latins and Muslims.

LEGAL POINTS OF ENTRY
Larnaca International Airport, Paphos International Airport, Limassol Port, and Larnaca Port.

FLIGHT TIME FROM CYPRUS:
Amsterdam 3 hours 30 min, Athens 1 hours 40 min, Bahrain 3 hours, Frankfurt 3 hours 30 min, London 4 hours 30 min, Paris 3 hours 30 min, Rome 2 hours 25 min, Stockholm 5 hours, Vienna 3 hours, Zurich 3 hours.

TIME DIFFERENCE Two hours ahead of U.K., one hour ahead of C.E.T..

ELECTRICAL CURRENT 220/240 volts. Sockets are usually 3-pin square, as in UK. 

CURRENCY Euros

CREDIT CARDS  All major credit cards are widely accepted.

CLIMATE
Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, with long dry Summers, from mid-May to mid-October, and with mild Winters from December to February, which are separated by short Autumn and Spring seasons. Summer is a season of high temperatures, with cloudless skies and the sea breeze creating a pleasant atmosphere in the coastal areas. Winters are mild with some rain and snow in Troodos mountains. In Cyprus, there is abundant sunshine, and even in December and January there is an average of six hours of bright sunshine per day. Over 300 days per year are sunny!

CUISINE
Greek and oriental influence. Discover new tastes and sample the many traditional dishes, the specialty of the local cuisine is the famous Meze!! A real feast of about twenty dishes in one evening...

IN SHORT
Legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, "Crossroad of History", buzzing business centre of the Near East. Located in the eastern-most part of the Mediterranean, the island possesses a natural and diversified beauty, a friendly climate and hospitable people.