Cyprus

INTRODUCTION

Cyprus is a highly developed island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, near Turkey. It is considered to be "a stepping stone of three continents" as it is close to Africa, Asia and Europe. It contains rich historical archaeology from the Neolithic Age, Ancient Greece, and the Roman period. The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia, and currently has a population of about 200,000. This small nation boasts the largest Byzantine museum ? as well as the Selimiye Mosque ?.

Major cities Include:

Nicosia

HISTORY

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Time Zone: DST +0300 UTC

Capital: Nicosia

Power: 240 V, 50 Hz

Languages: Greek English and Turkish

Currency: Cyprus uses the Cyprus pound, worth about 2.1 U.S. Dollars, but will soon make the transition to the Euro.

Climate: Hot dry summers and cool winters

ATTRACTIONS

Deryneia village: Folkloric Museum