cyprus - general country facts

The following information has been obtained from the Visit Cyprus website and is intended to provide a general overview only. For more detailed information I suggest you visit their excellent website which can be found at http://www.visitcyprus.org.cy/.

Cyprus general country facts

Demography

80% Greek Cypriots, 11% Turkish Cypriots, 9% Foreign Nationals

Languages Spoken

Greek & Turkish are the official languages. English is widely spoken. French & German are also spoken within the tourist industry. 

Country Dialling Code

+357 

Currency

Cyprus Pound CYP

Airports

All visitors arriving in Cyprus by air, may enter only through the international airports of:

  • Larnaka
  • Pafos

Banks

Banks in Cyprus open for the public from 08:30 to 13:00. Automatic exchange machines and ATM Machines operate on a 24-hour basis. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon.

Shopping

In tourist areas, most shops and supermarkets remain open until late in the evenings, and all day on Sunday.

In towns, during Winter (November - March) shops close at 19:00hrs and during Summer (April - October) shops close at 20:30hrs. From 15th of June till 31st of August shops in towns close between 14:00 and 17:00 hrs for the summer afternoon break.

Climate

Cyprus enjoys a wonderful Mediterranean climate. It has long dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and mild winters from December to February.

Cyprus is blessed with an abundant amount of sunshine, even in December and January there is an average six hours of bright sunshine per day. 

Cyprus Tourism Organisation Offices

United Kingdom
Cyprus Tourist Office
17 Hanover Street
London W1S 1YP
Tel: +44 207 569 8800
Email: informationcto@btconnect.com

Ireland
Cyprus Tourism Organisation
71 Lower Leeson Street
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 66 29 269
Email: cyprusinfo@eircom.net

Embassies / High Commissions of Republic of Cyprus

United Kingdom
High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
93 Park Street
London W1K 7ET
Tel: +44 207 499 8272
Email cyphclondon@dial.pipex.com

Ireland
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Ireland
71 Lower Leeson Street
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 676 3060
Email: embassyofcyprusdub@eircom.net

Public Holidays

January 1 New Years Day
January 6 Epiphany Day
Variable Green Monday (50 days before Greek Orthodox Easter)
March 25 Greek National Day
April 1 Greek Cypriot National Day
Variable Good Friday (Greek Orthodox Church)
Variable Easter Monday (Greek Orthodox Church)
May 1 Labour Day
August 15 Assumption
October 1 Cyprus Independence Day
October 28 Greek National Day (Ochi Day)
December 24 Christmas Eve
December 25 Christmas Day
December 26 Boxing Day

 

 


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