General
Time: +2 GMT
Electric Current: 220 - 240 Volt
Flight time from Cyprus to:
London 4h 30 min
Moscow 3h 30 min
Athens 1h 30 min

Cyprus People
Population: 794,600 (1.1.2008 census)
Nationality: Cypriot
Ethnic groups: Greek 77%, Turkish 18% other 5%
Religions: Greek Orthodox 77%, Muslim 18%, other 5%
Languages: Greek, Turkish, English

Cyprus Geography
Location: Europe, island in the Mediterranean Sea, east of Greece
Capital: (and largest city) Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Geographic coordinates: 35°08'N, 33°28'E
Map references: Europe
Area: (total) 9,251 sq km
Coastline: 648 km
Climate: Mediterranean hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters
Natural resources: copper, salt, marble, clay earth pigment

Cyprus Government
Country name: Republic of Cyprus
Government type: republic
Administrative divisions: 6 districts; Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Famagusta, Kyrenia.
Independence: 16 August 1960 (from UK)
National holiday: Independence Day, 1 October
Currency: Euro
Ports and harbors: Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Famagusta, Kyrenia
Airports: Larnaca, Paphos