Where is Cyprus?
Cyprus is a large island located in the Eastern Aegean area of the Mediterranean. The coordinates of the capital of Nicosia are 35:09:00N 33:16:59E.Cyprus is sometimes spelled Kipros, Kypros, and similar variations.
What kind of government does Cyprus have?
Cyprus is a divided island with the northern portion under Turkish control. This is called "The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" but is only recognized as legitimate by Turkey itself. The southern portion is an independent republic called the Republic of Cyprus. The Republic of Cyprus is becoming a part of the European Union, though this will not apply to the northern portion of the island under Turkish control.What is the Capital of Cyprus?
Nicosia is the capital; it is divided by "The Green Line" into two parts, similar to the way Berlin was once divided. Access between the two parts of Cyprus has often been restricted.Many visitors go to Larnaca (Larnaka), the major port located on the southeast coast of the island.
Isn't Cyprus part of Greece?
Cyprus has extensive cultural ties with Greece, but is not under Greek control. It was a British colony from 1925 until 1960. Prior to that, it was under British administrative control from 1878 and under Ottoman Empire control for most of the preceding four hundred years.What are the Major Cities of Cyprus?
- Nicosia (Capital)
- Famagusta
- Larnaca
- Paphos (where they hold an annual festival of Aphrodite
- Limassol
- Kyrenia (Northern Cyprus)
What Money Do They Use in Cyprus?
Starting January 1st, 2008, Cyprus will use the Euro as its official currency. In practice, many merchants take a wide variety of foreign currency. The Cyprus Pound will be gradually phased out over the next few years. Northern Cyprus still uses the Turkish Lira as its official currency as of this writing.For more detailed information on the conversion, see Cyprus' National Website for the Euro.
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Airport codes for Cyprus are:
Larnaca - LCA
Paphos - PFO
In Northern Cyprus:
Ercan - ECN
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