Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey; note - Cyprus views itself as part of Europe; geopolitically, it can be classified as f ...
A former British colony, Cyprus became independent in 1960 after years of resistance to British rule. Tensions between the Greek Cypriot majority and ...
Longitude: 33
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Cyprus:
9,121.484 km
Terrain:
Central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast.
Natural Resources:
Copper, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment.
Industries:
Tourism, food and beverage processing, cement and gypsum, ship repair and refurbishment, textiles, light chemicals, metal products, wood, paper, stone and clay products.
Population: 1,320,525
Population concentrated in central Nicosia and in the major cities of the south: Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca.
Area: 9,251 km2
about 0.6 times the size of Connecticut
The third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily and Sardinia); several small Cypriot enclaves exist within the Dhekelia Sovereign Base Area.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ell | Greek |
| tur | Turkish |
Greek (official) 80.9%, Turkish (official) 0.2%, English 4.1%, Romanian 2.9%, Russian 2.5%, Bulgarian 2.2%, Arabic 1.2%, Filipino 1.1%, other 4.3%, unspecified 0.6% (2011 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Nicosia
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:41 pm (GMT+02:00)
The flag of Cyprus has a white field, at the center of which is a copper-colored silhouette of the Island of Cyprus above two green olive branches crossed at the stem.
Bordering Countries
Cyprus has no bordering countries.
Cyprus is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Cyprus
You're in for a treat! Cyprus is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to June, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Diverse landscapes from mountains to coastlines
- Hot and dry summers
- Political division of the island
- Petty crime in tourist areas
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Cypriot cuisine features fresh produce, meat, and cheese.
- Popular dishes include halloumi and souvlaki.
- Meze, a selection of small dishes, is widely enjoyed.
- Visit the ancient city of Paphos
- Explore the Troodos Mountains
- Relax on the beaches of Ayia Napa
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