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Local name
Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía
Capital
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Government
Republic
Nationality
Cypriot
Population
772,000
Languages
Greek, Turkish
Religions
Christianity (Greek Orthodox), Islam
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling Code
+357
Time Zone
UTC+2
Daylight Saving
UTC+3
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Introduction

Bellapais Abbey

Bellapais Abbey

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Cyprus, a rather extraordinary island of diversity, has as its claim to fame the only divided capital in the world (ever since the Berlin Wall fell). The contentious territorial disagreements between North (Turkish) and South (Greek) Cyprus were brought to UN-led discussions in 2002. For visitors, the island's division means that, unfortunately, a choice must be made which half to visit. The popular choice is the South side, from where a day-trip into the North is possible (vice versa, this is not allowed).

Seaside resorts, generally lacking in class, cater to the hordes of tourists which flock to the island. The ancient remains of the Roman, Byzantine and Greek empires (all of which invaded Cyprus at some point), make up for this poorly realized development. And away from the coast, Cyprus' natural attributes stand strong; at Troödos Massif, stunning mountains provide the ideal setting for a skiing trip.

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Brief History

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Geography

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Regions

Cyprus is divided into six districts

  • Nicosia (the capital)
  • Famagusta
  • Kyrenia
  • Larnaca
  • Limassol
  • Paphos

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Cities

  • Nicosia - The capital
  • Limassol
  • Larnaca
  • Paphos
  • Kyrenia
  • Famagusta
  • Akrotiri

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Sights and Activities

  • Kolossi Castle
  • Hala Sultan Tekkesi - A 7th century mosque on the edge of Larnaka Salt Lake.

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Events and Festivals

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Weather

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Getting There

By Plane

Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is the main international airport, followed by Paphos International Airport (PFO). Both are found in Southern Cyprus, and receive flights from throughout Europe and select destinations in the Middle East.

The main airport in Northern Cyprus is Ercan International Airport, which is only recognised as a legal entry point by Turkey and Azerbaijan (as well as Northern Cyprus itself of course).

Cyprus Airways is the national airline, with its main hub at LCA. Another fairly major airline is Eurocypria Airlines.

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Getting Around

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By Train

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Red Tape

If you are a European Union (EU) citizen, you may enter without any restriction as per your EU citizenship rights. If you are not an EU citizen, you will need to obtain a Schengen Visa. This visa is valid for any country in the Schengen zone.

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Money

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Work

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Language

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Health

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Safety

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Keep Connected

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