Cyprus

The old currency of Cyprus is the Cyprus Pound. The new currency is the Euro. :)

Yes and No. Officially, the Republic of Cyprus is recognized by all countries except Turkey as having de jure control of the entire island (except for the UK bases of Akotiri and Dhelika). However, in 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus and created the puppet state called the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) which controls the northern third of the island of Cyprus. All countries other than Turkey view this as an unlawful occupation of sovereign Cypriot territory.

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For financial and political stability; Cyprus is a small country - the population is less than some English counties - and it has unstable neighbours; Turkey, Israel and Syria. Cyprus was invaded relatively recently (1973) and, understandably, Cypriots welcome the stability that being a member of the EU tends to bring. Cyprus has also benefited from EU grants for major road projects.

Cyprus is a Middle Eastern island, and it's geography is very similar to that of Israel or Lebanon, with pale rocky hillsides covered in scrubby bushes interspursed with woodlands of spruce, pine and olive trees. Much of it is flat plain, which is used for agriculture and covered with vegetable fields, or groves for growing lemons, oranges and olives and avocadoes. However, there are two main mountain ranges- the Troodos in the South, which is thickly forested with both evergreen and deciduous trees and scattered with several villages, and the Penedactylos range in the North, which is far more craggy and steep-sided, without much in the way of woodland. The Cypriot coast has some beautiful bays and beaches, many of which are unspoilt but others of which are fast being developed as tourist resorts. For most of the year it is a hot country, in Summer unbearably so, with temperatures normally reaching over 42 degrees Centigrade, although during the Winter months it is cooler, and in early Spring can even be quite chilly at night.

Cyprus is a divided island following the Turkish invasion of 1974; the North is controlled by the Turks and the South by the Greeks, with a UN-administered demarcation line seperating the two sides. Although the North has declared itself to be an independent Republic for nearly 30 years now, it is not recognised as such by any nation other than Turkey itself (which created it in the first place). The reason for the Turkish invasion was a military coup by extreme right-wing military officers who wanted to either expel or exterminate the island's Turkish population, so Turkey stepped in to protect the Turkish Cypriot people.

The main cities of Cyprus are the capital Nicosia (which is in the centre of the island and itself split between the two sides, with the Greek sector much more over-developed than the Turkish one), the Southern coastal cities of Limassol, Paphos (on the South Eastern tip) and Larnaca, and Famagusta, which is on the Eastern coast and just within the Turkish half (the Turks call it 'Girne'). The cities are linked by an artery of long, Californian-style highways that traverse the plains and hillsides. Limassol is the main coastal port for the island and receives most of it's shipping traffic, and is an ugly city, with a vast suburban sprawl of concrete apartment blocks and gross hillside villas. Paphos is a tourist centre and is little better, tending to cater for the lowest type of tourist and with it's centre a riot of kitsche replica Greek bars, amusement arcades and shopping malls. Larnaca is a far nicer place to stay.

Although the island is rapidly being overdeveloped with blockhouse-style tourist villages, massive office blocks and new roadways, large parts of it still remain unspoilt, and it is by no means totally ruined. Some lovely old buildings from the period of Ottoman and British rule still remain in Nicosia and Larnaca, and in more rural locations. Cyprus still retains many relics of it's British Colonial past, not only buildings but old British letter-boxes (now painted yellow) and some beautiful 1950s classic cars!

Both halves of the island are fully developed countries, with the Greek sector having a fully-functioning democracy (although some corruption is endemic within the Government). The North is poorer than the South, being dependent largely on Turkey for financial subsidy, although there is little real poverty, and although it relies heavily on a military presence for it's security, there is a measure of democracy in electing Presidential candidates (although the level of choice is limited to ones that the military approve of!) There continues to be resentment between Greek and Turk, but this rarely reaches the level of open violence or hostility, and there is little chance of the war starting up again. The 'status quo' is likely to remain as it is for the foreseeable future, and it is a very safe place for outsiders to visit.

It is possible for visitors to the South to cross over to the North to visit, although they have to show their passports at checkpoints and are not allowed to stay in the North for longer than 3 days. If they do, they cannot re-enter the South overland, but must fly to Turkey, then Greece, and back to Southern Cyprus again.

The main industries of Cyprus are tourism, agriculture, and the service sector such as banking and retail. It exports agricultural produce, small goods and textiles, whilst importing oil, electrical goods, heavy machinery and cars.

The crime rate in Cyprus is very low, far lower than in the West, and felonies such as rape, murder or violent mugging are extremely rare. When such things DO occur, they are normally perpetrated by non-Cypriots living on the island, such as Somali's or British expatriates.

The population is made up mostly of Greek and Turkish Cypriots, although in the cities there are also a number of Philippino's and Sri Lankans who work as domestic helpers, cleaners and labourers. There are also a number of Cypriot Armenians, descendants of the Armenians who fled the Turkish genocide of the early 1920s. Other nationalities who live there in significant numbers include British, Lebanese, Somalians and mainland Greeks and Turks.

Cyprus was located at the center of a trading market. Cyprus could trade with 3 continents Africa,Asia and Europe. So major powers that sorrounded cyprus always had a major interest in taking over as well as the massive production of copper that took place.

I think it was a MEDC

About 7-8 hours of flight to Larnaca (city) or Pafos (city) airport.

The main areas of employment in Cyprus are in agriculture, tourism and the service sector, such as banking and retail. However, there is also a significant fishing industry around the coastal areas, and some heavy industry in the cities of Limassol and Paphos.

Cyprus's main exports are agricultural produce (most especially fruit, potatoes and beans), lamb, seafood, light goods such as kitchenware, plastic goods and soft furnishings, and light industrial components. Europe is the main market for it's fruit and vegetables, whilst most of it's other exports tend to go to the Middle East and North Africa.

Very hot. It is the best weather to go to the beach.

In the capital (Nicosia) the temperature is about 42oC.

In Lemesos (second largest city) is about 36oC.

In Ayia Napa and Protaras is about 37oC

Bermuda is to Cyprus as Mediterranean is to the Atlantic Ocean.

Turkey lies directly to it's North; to the East is Syria, and to the South the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. The nearest country to the West is the island of Crete, which is several hundred miles away.

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It doesn't rain that much in Cyprus because of the hot temperatures and climates. It may rain sometimes depending on what season it is.

You can use euro almost everywhere in northern Cyprus, although you might have to ask for the price in euro as menus will tend to be marked in Turkish lira.

The average flight time is 4 hours, 16 minutes.

This is only an approximation and flight times are likely to vary. Your airline will provide you with a flight time when you book a flight.

Cyprus is an outdoor living country; because it has high mountain areas, during the winter you can go skiing. In the summer, the mountains are excellent for walking holidays.

Cyprus is also known for it's beaches - in the summer it is very hot so many visitors spend a lot of time on the beach.

Cyprus is also good for eating out; although the cuisine is largely Greek, it has a number of middle-Eastern and Turkish influences; Mezes are very popular - a large number of different dishes served at once. Large helpings are also characteristic of the Cypriot restaurant.

There are some Roman sites to view. Nicosia is interesting to visit - there are only two divided capitals in the world and Nicosia is one of them.

Cyprus gained independence from Turkey in 1878, when the island was transferred fromthe Ottoman Empire to the British one by treaty. However, it continued to be an occupied colony until achieving independence from Britain in 1960.

The Capital Nicosia, Larnaca where the international airpot of Cyprus is, Pafos, Limassol, Keryneia and Famagusta but the two last cities are under Turkish occupation

The background of the flag is white that represents peace. In the middle, there is the map of the island that has the copper colour to represent the historical attachment of Cyprus to this metal. Under the island's map there are olive tree's branches. The branches of the olive tree represent peace as well.

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If you mean how do you say Good Afternoon in Cypriot, Cypriots speak a greek dialect and it is called "Kalispera" ("kaleespera")