Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and it was once the center for the followers of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess. Cyprus has a 403 mile long coastline and is generally wooded and mountainous. The climate is quite ideal in many respects with the summers being hot and dry and the spring quite pleasant. During winters, the Troodos Mountains are covered with snow and they offer some good skiing in the morning with sunbathing on the beach on the same day in the afternoon.more...
Copper, the metal, is named after Cyprus. This came about because the Romans called copper aes Cyprium or, the metal of Cyprus. This was later on shortened to cyprium and then it got converted to cuprum.
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The population of Cyprus stands at 720,000 as per the last survey. The population has two clear majorities that live in separate parts of Cyprus. Approximately 84% of the population is Greek while another 12% is Turkish. Most of this population lives in rural areas and is employed as farmers that work on farmlands close to their villages.
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Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea after Sicily and Sardinia. Cyprus is located in the eastern part of the Mediterranean, south of the Anatolian peninsular in Turkey. The coastal regions of Cyprus are rocky in the north and sandy to the south. more...
The Republic of Cyprus gained its independence in 1960, prior to which it was a British colony. At that time, 60% of its population lives in villages. The remaining 40% were spread across the five urban centers of Nicosia, Famagusta, Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca. more...
Cyprus is like all the other islands in the Mediterranean with lots of sunshine all the year round. Cyprus might almost be the reference location for all other Mediterranean locations when it comes to clement weather conditions all the year round. This is because there are no extreme temperatures to be found in Cyprus. All through the year, every month and day, the weather is such that there is always something to be enjoyed.
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The economy of Cyprus is a strong one because of the central location of the island in the Mediterranean Sea. Apart from being a tourist spot and an ideally central business location, it also has a booming real estate industry, all of which are working together to form a strong and stable Cyprus.
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All Cyprus villages have a kafenio or traditional coffee shop. It is here that people gather to exchange news and gossip and to play the Greek version of backgammon called tavli. These coffee shops offer Greek coffee (called sketo and served with a glass of cold water), tea, fresh juice, and home-made squash.
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Ever since 1980, the major growth sector in Cyprus has been the Tourism industry. This is because the government has always paid special attention to the tourism business since Cyprus gained its independence from the British in 1960. It is estimated that Cyprus plays host country to over 2 million tourists every year. 90% of this comes from Europe.
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Cyprus is well known for its Mediterranean history as well as the tourist haven that it has become since gaining its independence from the British in 1960. What is less known is the fact that despite its upheavals in historic and recent times, the increasing stability in the region has led to a very aggressive real estate market?
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Cyprus European Union relations in the early days were largely influenced by the efforts of the United Kingdom to be a part of the EU. During the early 1960s, Cyprus showed an interest similar to the UK for the establishment of an Association Agreement with the EEC. However, then the UK application to the EU was unexpectedly halted the Cyprus interest in EU was also diminished until 1971
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Cyprus is worth every minute that is spent in exploring it. There are opportunities for sightseeing as well some truly hospitable people that offer local delicacies in traditional bars and taverns. People with the exploration bug will be pleased with the high standard of accommodation, good food, finely brewed wine, and the friendly people of Cyprus.
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Cyprus has had a long and interesting history that stretches well across nine millennia during which time it has been occupied by several empires that swept across the Mediterranean. This happened because of the strategic position enjoyed by Cyprus in the East Mediterranean region. After several annexations and invasions, Cyprus was finally made into a British colony.
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Cyprus Guide