GeneralTime: +2 GMTElectric Current: 220 - 240 VoltFlight time from Cyprus to:London 4h 30 minMoscow 3h 30 minAthens 1h 30 min
Cyprus PeoplePopulation: 794,600 (1.1.2008 census)Nationality: CypriotEthnic groups: Greek 77%, Turkish 18% other 5%Religions: Greek Orthodox 77%, Muslim 18%, other 5%Languages: Greek, Turkish, English
Cyprus GeographyLocation: Europe, island in the Mediterranean Sea, east of GreeceCapital: (and largest city) Nicosia (Lefkosia)Geographic coordinates: 35°08'N, 33°28'EMap references: EuropeArea: (total) 9,251 sq kmCoastline: 648 kmClimate: Mediterranean hot, dry summers and cool, wet wintersNatural resources: copper, salt, marble, clay earth pigment
Cyprus GovernmentCountry name: Republic of CyprusGovernment type: republicAdministrative divisions: 6 districts; Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Famagusta, Kyrenia.Independence: 16 August 1960 (from UK)National holiday: Independence Day, 1 OctoberCurrency: EuroPorts and harbors: Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Famagusta, KyreniaAirports: Larnaca, Paphos