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Cyprus
It is only fitting that Cyprus, the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, is one of the world's most exquisite islands. It is strategically placed in the Eastern Mediterranean region and it is easily accessible from both the Western and Eastern world. Not only is Cyprus an amazing land of impressive festivals, traditions and myths, but it is blessed with a variety of natural and historic settings; golden sandy beaches, mountain retreats, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities. It is, as well, home to a people that are both charming and hospitable.

COUNTRY INFORMATION
  • Area: 9,251 square kilometres
  • Population: 757,000 inhabitants
  • Capital City: Nicosia
  • Currency: Cyprus Pound (CYP)
  • Languages: Greek, English is widely spoken, French & German are developing languages
  • Time Zones: Winter - GMT + 2, Summer - GMT + 1
  • Country Phone Code: 357
  • Electricity:240 volts, UK 3-prong blades.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A valid passport is required. No visa is required for most European passport holders including the European Union citizens. Other nationals should check in Cyprus nearest consulate, or a the British consulate to find out what is required.

Catering & Gastronomy
The gastronomic pleasures of Cyprus should be savoured at an unhurried pace, to discover new flavours and sample the many traditional dishes. And what better way to learn than to follow local custom with a typical "meze" - meaning mixture which is usually a little of everything that is available that day in that taverna or restaurant. As many as thirty dishes may form the meze starting with dips, salads and vegetables, advancing to hot dishes - including such favourites as Moussaka and kebabs as well as tasty local casseroles, fresh fish and chicken - and finishing with sweets like Baklava and loucoumades. Cyprus wines, inexpensive and plentiful, make a good accompaniment to this exotic and lingering repast, and a Cyprus coffee in a tiny cup, ordered according to sweetness desired is a fitting finale with a local brandy. Hallourmi: Is the local cheese. It can be served plain or grilled. Besides this typically Cypriot type of meal a visitor offered versatility. There are plenty of charming fish tavernas by the sea and numerous restaurants serving Chinese, Arabic,European and Indian food.
USEFUL INFORMATION

Electricity: 220 volts, European 2 round pin plugs.

National Public Holidays: New Year's Day (Jan 1st); Epiphany (Jan 6th); Green Monday (Mar 2nd); National Day (Mar 25th); Greek Cypriot National Day (Apr 1st); Orthodox Good Friday (Apr 17th); Orthodox Easter Sunday (Apr 19th); Orthodox Easter Monday (Apr 20th); Labor Day (May 1st); Assumption (Aug 15th); Cyprus Independance Day (Oct 1st); Greek National Day (Oct 28th); Christmas Eve (Dec 24th); Christmas Day (Dec 25th); Boxing Day (26th).

Tipping:In restaurants and hotels a 10% service charge is added to the bill. Additional charge is often left as well. Taxi drivers, porters and hairdressers do particulary appreciate a small tip.

Banks Opening Hours:Mondays-Fridays from 8.30 am and 12.30 am.Some banks provide afternoon tourist services.

Health: No shots are necessary. Sunblock should be used during the summer months.

Domestic Airlines: Cyprus Airways

Tourism & Leisure
The most important Museums of the island are in Nicosia. An island whose archaeology stems from the Neolithic Age, the Ancient Greeks and the Roman period; where churches and monasteries still stand from Byzantine times; castles and palaces from the days of Crusaders and Frankish Lusignans and splendid city walls from Venetian days.

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