CYPRUS

The third-largest island in the Mediterranean (one and one-half times the size of Delaware), Cyprus lies off the southern coast of Turkey and the western shore of Syria. The highest peak is Mount Olympus at 1,953 m.

Location

The island of Cyprus is located in Eastern Mediterranean Sea and is about 70 km south of Turkey and 100 km west of Syria.

Geography

The third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily and Sardinia).

Capital

Nicosia

Population

784,301

Climate

Temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters.

Language

Greek, Turkish (official), English

Monetary Unit

Cyprus Pound

Largest Cities

Limassol, Lamaca, Famagusta, Gazi Magusta

Principal rivers

Seranhis, Pedieas

Places to Visit

Ayia Napa, Limassol, Larnaca, Famagusta, Gazi Magusta, Nicosia, Kako Petria, Pedhoulas, Platres

Air Ports

Larnaca Airport, Paphos International Airport.