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Country Name

Cyprus

Country Code

CY, CYP

Country Calling Code

+357

Country Profile

Destination Cyprus, a profile of the Mediterranean island between the Middle East and Europe. The island, geographically already part of Asia (Middle East), is located about 80 km (50 mi) south of the coast of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel, north of Egypt and east of Greece. The third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea has a land area of 9,251 kmē. The island is shared by the Republic of Cyprus, Northern Cyprus (a country only recognized by Turkey), and the British Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

Capital Name

Nicosia (Lefkosia)

Languages

Greek, Turkish, English.

Country Currency

Cyprus Pound (CYP)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +2h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the left

Population

11.7 lakhs (2018)

Country Area

9,251 kmē (3,572 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Paphos, Cyprus Pissouri Bay Akamas Peninsula National Park, Cyprus Larnaka, Cyprus Kyrenia, Cyprus Tombs of the Kings, Cyprus Wooden Pier, Limassol, Cyprus Nicosia, Cyprus Troodos Mountains Landscape Polis, Cyprus Troodos, Cyprus Famagusta, Cyprus Ayia Napa, Cyprus Protaras, Cyprus Karpaz Peninsula, Cyprus

News

Cyprus Mail International daily news from Cyprus. The Cypress Observer A Turkish-Cypriot owned English-language weekly newspaper. Cyprus News Agency CNA A major news agency in Cyprus. InCyprus - The Cyprus Weekly Comprehensive news portal. Press and Information Office Official Cyprus news. International News sources The Guardian - Cyprus Cyprus related news by The Guardian.

Art Culture

Cyprus Events & Festivals What's on in Cyprus, a guide to Cyprus cultural and subcultural events. Cypriot People and Culture A website about people and culture of Cyprus. Cyprus Wine Museum The Cyprus Wine Museum is located in the village of Erimi. Cyprus Museum of Natural History Museum for the flora, fauna, and geology of Cyprus. Leventis Gallery The Leventis Gallery in Nicosia houses a collection of over 800 paintings from Cypriot, Greek, and European artists.

Economy Business

The Republic of Cyprus is a high-income country with a liberal market economy. Financial services and the tourism industry are the most important economic sectors. Cyprus' primary industries are tourism, food and beverage processing, cement and gypsum, ship repair and refurbishment, textiles, light chemicals, metal products, wood, paper, stone and clay products. Central Bank of Cyprus The Central Bank of Cyprus is located in Nicosia. Founded in 1963. Cyprus Stock Exchange CSE A European stock exchange located in Nicosia.

Transport

Cyprus Airways Cyprus' flag-carrier ceased operations in January 2015. Charlie Airlines The Cypriot airline Charlie Airlines operates as Cyprus Airways and is based at Larnaca International Airport. Airports Larnaka International Airport One of two international airports and the largest in the country. Paphos International Airport Cyprus' other international airport

Tourism

Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol (Limassol Castle); Paphos (Tombs of the Kings); Kolossi Castle (a Crusader stronghold); Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock); Fig Tree Bay (sandy beach); Hala Sultan Tekke (Mosque of Umm Haram); Cyprus Museum (an archaeological museum); Leventis Gallery (art gallery); Khirokitia (or Choirokoitia, Neolithic archaeological site).

Education

Cyprus Higher Education Official information website of the Higher Education System in Cyprus. Cyprus College The Cyprus College is the oldest University College in Cyprus; it was founded in 1961. University of Cyprus The University of Cyprus is a university in Nicosia and the most prestigious university in the Republic of Cyprus; it was established in 1989. Open University of Cyprus The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) was established in 2002 as the second State Institution of Higher Education in Cyprus. University of Nicosia The University of Nicosia is a private, co-educational tertiary education institution.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR CYPRUS VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO CYPRUS: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days

Additional Information

Climate: Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Type: Republic. Independence: 16 August 1960 (from the UK). Constitution: 16 August, 1960. Natural resources: Copper, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment. Agriculture products: Potatoes, citrus, vegetables, barley, grapes, olives, vegetables, poultry, pork, lamb, kids, dairy. Industries: Food, beverages, textiles, chemicals, metal products, tourism, wood products.

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