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___ CyprusDestination Cyprus, this page is about many aspects of the Mediterranean island Cyprus between the Middle East and Europe. Find comprehensive information about Cyprus in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Cyprus and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Cyprus.
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Kypros, Kibris |
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 Flag of Cyprus Background: Cypriot culture is among the oldest in the Mediterranean. The island fell successively under Assyrian, Egyptian, Persian, Greek, and Roman domination. For 800 years, beginning in 364 AD, Cyprus was ruled by Byzantium. In 1571, the island was conquered by the Ottoman Turks and was ceded to Great Britain in 1878. Annexed formally by the United Kingdom in 1914 it became a crown colony in 1925. British rule lasted until August 1960 when, after a four-year liberation struggle, the island became independent and was proclaimed a Republic. In 1974, a coup was staged in Cyprus by the Greek-military junta to seize the government of the President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios, answered by a military intervention from Turkey in which the Turkish troops soon controlled about 37% of the island. 40% of the total Greek Cypriot population, were forced to leave their homes in the occupied area. Since 1974, Cyprus has been divided de facto into the government-controlled two-thirds of the island in the south and the Turkish Cypriot one-third in the north, with an by UN peacekeeping forces maintained buffer zone between them. Under the influence of the United Nations and the European Union efforts to reunite the island under a federal structure are ongoing. related countries: Greece, Turkey, United Kingdom |
 Official Name: Kypriake Demokratia (Greek), Kibris Cumhuriyeti (Turk.) short form: Kypros (Greek), Kibris (Turk.) int'l long form: Republic of Cyprus int'l short form: Cyprus (the Turkish Cypriot area refers to itself as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC), only recognized by Turkey) ISO Country Code: cy Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 22:17 Local Time = UTC +2h Summer Time (DST) UTC +3 Capital City: Nicosia (Lefkosia) (pop. 197 800) Other Cities: Larnaca, Limassol (Lemesos) Famagusta, Paphos, Kyrenia, Morphou. Government: Type: Republic. Independence: 16 August 1960 (from the UK). Constitution: 16 August 1960. Geography: Location: Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey. Area: 9 251 sq. km. (3 572 sq. mi.) Terrain: Central plain with mountain ranges to the north and south. Climate: Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. People: Nationality: Cypriot(s). Population: 793 100 (2001 census) Ethnic groups: Greek (77%), Turkish (18%), Armenian and other (4%). Religions: Greek Orthodox, Muslim, Maronite, Roman Catholic, Armenian Orthodox. Languages: Greek, Turkish, English. Literacy: about 99%. Natural resources: Copper, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment. Agriculture products: Potatoes, citrus, vegetables, barley, grapes, olives, vegetables, poultry, pork, lamb, kids, dairy. Industries: Food, beverages, textiles, chemicals, metal products, tourism, wood products. Exports partners: UK 32.1%, Greece 9.2%, Lebanon 3.5% (2003) Imports partners: Greece 11.9%, Italy 9.8%, UK 8.3%, Germany 7.5%, Japan 5.6%, France 5.1%, China 4.9%, USA 4.2%, Spain 4% (2003) Currency: Greek Cypriot area: Cypriot Pound (CYP); Turkish Cypriot area: Turkish Lira (TRL) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of CyprusRepublic of Cyprus (The Greek Cypriots)Republic of Cyprus Official web site and entry point for all government departments and services. House of Representatives The Cyprus Parliament. Press and Information Office The mission of PIO is to inform world opinion on the Cyprus problem and to promote Cyprus. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responsible for the promotion of the political, economic, cultural and other interests of the Republic of Cyprus abroad. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the United Nations Representation of Cyprus to the UN. Embassy of Cyprus Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the U.S., Washington D.C. Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus President's Office Presidency of the Turkish Cypriots. Statistics Statistical Service of Cyprus Provides statistical data of Cyprus. Maps Map
of CyprusPolitical Map of Cyprus.  Google
Earth CyprusZoomable satellite view of Cyprus. Google
Earth Map of NicosiaZoomable satellite view and map of Cyprus' capital city. Map
of EuropePolitical Map of Europe. Map of Western AsiaMap of Western Asia and the Middle East region. |
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NewsCyprus MailInternational daily news from Cyprus. Cyprus News Cyprus News by Kypros.org Cyprus News Agency The Cyprus Weekly Latest News from Cyprus Press and Information Office Official Cyprus news. |
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Arts & CultureCyprus Cultural InformerWhat's on in Cyprus, a guide to Cyprus cultural and sub cultural events. Cyprus Museum of Natural History Museum for the flora, fauna and geology of Cyprus. Music The Paradise Jazz Festival Cyprus Official website of the festival. |
 Aphrodite at Cyprus Museum |
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Business & EconomyThe Bank of Cyprus GroupThe Central Bank of Cyprus The Cyprus Stock Exchange Cyprus State Fairs Authority The semi-goverment corporation CSFA organizes and promotes the annual Cyprus International Fair. Transportation Airline Cyprus Airways Ports Cyprus Ports Authority |
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Destination Cyprus - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Cyprus: Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, PaphosAccommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, sailing, cruising, diving, tours and much more. Cyprus The Official Website of the Cyprus Tourism Organization with broad information about the island. Cyprus-Net The World of Cyprus. A Window on Cyprus A comprehensive cypriot portal. Cyprus Cultural Informer What's on in Cyprus, a guide to Cyprus cultural and sub cultural events. City Guides Nicosia Nicosia Municipality. Larnaca Larnaca Port and city guide. Limassol (Lemesos) Limassol Municipality. North Cyprus (the Turkish part of Cyprus) North Cyprus A guide to the Turkish Cypriot-administered area. Hotels NEW Hotels in Cyprus Find a Hotel in Cyprus. |
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EducationCyprus CollegeCyprus International University Turkish Cypriot University, established in 1996. University of Cyprus Cyprus, Nicosia. |
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Environment & NatureEnvironmental organizations CyprusThe Environmental Study Center - ESC ESC is the first and probably the only centre for practical environmental education in Cyprus . Terra Cypria The Cyprus Conservation Foundation, an NGO and a sibling to the Laona Foundation for the Conservation and Regeneration of the Cypriot Countryside. Nature Birdlife Cyprus Birds & Birding Cyprus. Nature of Cyprus Site about Cyprus' various habitats. |
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HistoryA History of CyprusIllustrated page about the History of Cyprus. Cyprus History 10000 Years of Civilisation,the page covers Cyprus' earliest history until today. SearchCyprus DirectoryAn index of Cypriot web sites. Additional Information on CyprusBBC News Country Profile: CyprusGovernments on the WWW: Cyprus Open Directory Project: Cyprus Wikipedia: Cyprus The World Factbook -- Cyprus |
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