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Cyprus
Cyprus
Country Profile
Capital City: Nicosia (Lefkosia) (pop. 197 800)
Other Cities: Larnaca, Limassol (Lemesos)
Famagusta, Paphos, Kyrenia, Morphou.
Local Time: UTC +2h
Summer Time (DST) UTC +3
Geography:
Location: Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey.
Area: 9 251 sq. km. (3 572 sq. mi.)
Terrain: Central plain with mountain ranges to the north and south.
Climate: Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool, wet
winters.
Government:
Type: Republic.
Independence: 16 August 1960 (from the UK).
Constitution: 16 August 1960.
People:
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Cypriot(s).
Population (2001 census): 793 100.
Ethnic groups: Greek (77%), Turkish (18%), Armenian and other (4%).
Religions: Greek Orthodox, Muslim, Maronite, Roman Catholic, Armenian
Orthodox.
Languages: Greek, Turkish, English.
Literacy: about 99%.
Business
Currency:
Greek Cypriot area: Cypriot Pound (CYP);
Turkish Cypriot area: Turkish Lira (TRL)
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.
Exports partners:
UK 32.1%, Greece 9.2%, Lebanon 3.5% (2003)
Imports partners: Greece 11.9%, Italy 9.8%, UK 8.3%, Germany 7.5%,
Japan 5.6%, France 5.1%, China 4.9%, USA 4.2%, Spain 4% (2003)
Internet Links Official Sites of Cyprus
Republic of Cyprus (The Greek Cypriots)
Republic of
Cyprus
Official web site and entry point for all government departments and
services.
House of
Representatives
The Cyprus Parliament.
Press and Information Office
The mission of PIO is to inform world opinion on the Cyprus problem and
to promote Cyprus.
Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
Responsible for the promotion of the political, economic, cultural and
other interests of the Republic of Cyprus abroad.
Diplomatic Missions
Permanent Mission of
Cyprus to the United Nations
Representation of Cyprus to the UN.
Embassy of
Cyprus
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the U.S., Washington D.C.
Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus
Turkish
Republic Of Northern Cyprus President's Office
Presidency of the Turkish Cypriots.
Statistics
Statistical Service of Cyprus
Provides statistical data of Cyprus.
Maps
Map of Cyprus
Shaded relief map of Cyprus.
News
Cyprus Mail
International daily news from Cyprus.
Cyprus News
Cyprus News by Kypros.org
Cyprus News Agency
The Cyprus
Weekly
Latest News from Cyprus
Press and Information Office
Official Cyprus news.
Arts & Culture
Cyprus Cultural
Informer
What's on in Cyprus, a guide to Cyprus cultural and sub cultural events.
Cyprus Museum of
Natural History
Museum for the flora, fauna and geology of Cyprus.
Music
The Paradise
Jazz Festival Cyprus
Official website of the festival. Business & Economy
The Bank of
Cyprus Group
The Central
Bank of Cyprus
The Cyprus Stock
Exchange
Cyprus State
Fairs Authority
The semi-goverment corporation CSFA organizes and promotes the annual
Cyprus International Fair.
Transportation
Airline
Cyprus Airways
Ports
Cyprus Ports Authority
Destination Cyprus - Travel and Tour Guides
Discover Cyprus: Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos
Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards,
biking, hiking, sailing, cruising, diving, tours and much more.
Cyprus
The Official Website of the Cyprus Tourism Organization with broad
information about the island.
Cyprus-Net
The World of Cyprus.
A Window on
Cyprus
A comprehensive cypriot portal.
Cyprus Cultural
Informer
What's on in Cyprus, a guide to Cyprus cultural and sub cultural events.
City Guides
Nicosia
Nicosia Municipality.
Larnaca
Larnaca Port and city guide.
Limassol
(Lemesos)
Limassol Municipality.
North Cyprus (the Turkish part of Cyprus)
North
Cyprus
A guide to the Turkish Cypriot-administered area. Education
Cyprus College
University of Cyprus
Cyprus, Nicosia.
History
A
History of Cyprus
Illustrated page about the History of Cyprus.
Cyprus
History
10000 Years of Civilisation,the page covers Cyprus' earliest history
until today.
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Cyprus
Directory
An index of Cypriot web sites.
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