Member of EU since 2004 

Capital: Nicosia (Lefkosia)

Main Cities: Nicosia (inland), Limassol (coastal), Larnaca (coastal), Paphos

(coastal), Ammochostos (coastal – occupied by Turks since 1974), Kyrenia

(coastal – occupied by Turks since 1974)

Area: 9.250 sq.m.

Population: 797.000

Climate: Mild

Time Zone: GMT +2 (+3 in summertime)

Currency: Euro

Electricity: 240V, AC, 50HZ, three – pin plug

Languages: Greek, English, Turkish

Main Holiday Resorts: Ayia Napa beach, Protaras beach, Pissouri village,

Akamas Peninsula, Troodos Mountains