Guide to Cyprus
Must See Cyprus
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At a glance
Immerse yourself in a culture that draws on Europe, the Middle East, and 9000 years of constant invasion. Crusader castles rub shoulders with ancient vineyards, frescoed monasteries overlook citrus orchards, and sandy, sun-soaked feet tread Roman mosaic floors.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Republic of Cyprus
- Capital city:
- Nicosia
- Area:
- 9,250 sq km / 3,572 sq miles
- Population:
- 772,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC GMT +2 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- Greek (official)
Greek spoken in Cyprus differs from mainland Greek in its pronunciation.
Turkish (other)
English (other)
- Religion:
- Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic and Christian 4%
- Currency:
- Cyprus pound
- Electricity:
- 240V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- European plug with two circular metal pins
- British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
- British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade