Island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea

• Island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. • Neighboring countries include Syria and Lebanon to the east, Israel to the southeast, Egypt to the south, and Greece to the north-west side. • Its geographical position, between Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa often attracted various conquerors.

• Population: 1 000 • Cities: Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Famagusta, Kyrenia. • Area: 9, 251 Km² • Government: Presidential republic • Official language: Greek • Member of the European Union. • Currency: Euro (€) • The majority of the inhabitants are dealing with tourism. • Some of the inhabitants are occupied in agricultural and veterinarian activities.

Nicosia • It is the capital of the island. • Its population amounts to 500 000 inhabitants. • It is the seat of government, as well as the main business centre. • Nicosia is the only capital in the world which is still divided.

Limassol • It is the second largest town. It is in the south of the island. • Its population amounts to 228 900 inhabitants. • It is Cyprus main commercial port and an important tourist resort. • It was one of the ancient kingdoms of Cyprus, named Amathounta.

Paphos • Population: 50 000 inhabitants. • It is considered to be a popular sea and a fast developing tourist resort. • The inhabitants are dealing with tourism and agriculture.

Larnaca • Population: 13 900 inhabitants. • It is the major, International Airport of the country. • It was one of the ancient kingdoms of Cyprus, named Kition.

Kyrenia Famagusta • Two cities under Turkish occupation. • Before 1974, they were important tourists’ resorts due to their ports and hotels.