• Population: 762,887
• Area: 9,251 square km, 9,251 square miles.
• Language(s): Greek, English is widely spoken
• Capital City: Nicosia
• Major Cities: Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos.
• Local Time: From 28 Mar 04 to 31 Oct 04 GMT +3, From 31 Oct 04 to 27 Mar 05 GMT +2
• Currency: Cyprus Pound (CYP 1 = 100 Cents)
• Notes: CYP: 1, 5, 10, 20

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

• Larnaca International (LCA)
• Paphos International (PFO)

Cyprus is a developed Mediterranean island nation divided "de facto" into two areas. The government of the Republic of Cyprus is the internationally recognized authority on the island but, in practice, its control extends only to the Greek Cypriot southern part of the island. The northern area operates under an autonomous Turkish-Cypriot administration. In 1983, this administration declared itself the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," which is only recognized by Turkey. Facilities for tourism in the Republic of Cyprus are highly developed.

Climate: Typical Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm/hot and dry with virtually no rainfall between May-Sep. Winter is generally mild except in the mountains where snow is quite frequent. Highest rainfalls are from Dec-Feb.

Clothing: Lightweights during summer with warmer mediumweights at other times plus rainwear.