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Floating on the waters of European Mediterranean, but pointing longingly towards the shores of Syria, Turkey, and Lebanon, Cyprus is an odd mixture. It is a kaleidoscopic blend with its cultural influences dominated by Western Europe, but its geographic proximity to Asia and Africa giving it more than just a hint of the East. Long coveted by mainland Greece and Turkey, this small island has its own definite and beguiling character.

Although it is small in size, it is bulging with all the personality of a sassy Mediterranean hotspot wooing visitors with profound legends of love, epic tales from over 10,000 years of colorful history, and a veritable smorgasbord of culinary treats. It is also well known as the island of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, who, according to legend, was born here.


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Capital:
Nocosia

Government:
Presidential Republic

Currency:
euro (EUR)

Area:
9,250 sq km (of which 3,355 sq km are in the Turkish Cypriot area)

Population:
784,301 (July 2006 est.)

Language:
Greek (official), Turkish (official)

Ethnic Groups:
Greek 77%, Turkish 18%, others 5% (2001 est.)

Demonym:
Cypriot, Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot

Religion:
Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, other 4%

Time Zone:
UTC +2

Drives on the:
Left

Electricity:
240V/50Hz (UK plug)

Internet TLD:
.cy

Country Code:
357

International Access Code:
00