Cyprus information

• Driving is on the left side of the road.
• Cypriots do their siesta in the summer between 13:00-16:00. (May-Sept.)
• The International Airports are Larnaka and Pafos.
• There are many banks offering special afternoon services for tourists and are centrally situated.
• The Cyprus pound is divided into 100 cents.
• A small tip is always welcome in restaurants, taxis etc.
• "Lefkaritika" is the local sewing.
• In Cyprus and nowhere else in the world but in there, there are 127 widespread flower varieties growing.
• The Tourist Information office at Larnaca Airport provides 24hrs service 365 days.
• Cyprus is a member of the Commonwealth.
• "Commandaria" is the local sweet fortified.
• The Transurban service-taxis are shared taxis connecting all main towns (only during day time)
• No vaccination is required for any International traveller.
• All the publications (maps, leaflets etc) provided by CTO are distributed free of charge.
• The Supermarket basket in Cyprus is considered among the cheapest in Europe.
• The shops are closed on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
• Avoid shorts and wear suitable clothing when you are visiting churches and Monasteries.
• More than 30 airlines connect Cyprus directly with most European and Middle East Countries.
• The town of Paphos is included in the official Unesco list of Cultural Heritage.
• The tap water is drinkable.
• The average day temperature in summer is 32 C and in winter 16 C.
• Cyprus automatic telephone dialling system reaches over 184 countries.
• Easter is the main religious feast in Cyprus.
• A Greek Drama in an ancient theatre is worth to be seen.
• The average sea temperature in April is 18.6 C and in October 25 C.
• "Koulouri" is the typical sesame bread, excellent with green olives.
• There are two Marinas in Cyprus, one in Larnaca and one in Limassol.
• Because of the calm winters Northern European athletes and football teams have Cyprus as their training base.
• The most significant Museums of the island are in Nicosia.
• Amount of foreign exchange in excess of the equivalent of US 1000 dollars should be declared at the customs.
• Flying time from London is 5 hours

Full Name
Republic of Cyprus

Capital City
Nicosia

Area
9,250 sq km 3,571 sq miles

Population
772,000

Time Zone
GMT/UTC GMT +2 ()

Languages Greek (official)
Greek spoken in Cyprus differs from mainland Greek in its pronunciation, Turkish, English

Religion
Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic and Christian 4%

Currency
Cyprus pound (CY£)

Electricity 240V 50HzHz
Electric Plug Details European plug with two circular metal pins and British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade   Country Dialing Code 357