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Greek Republic of Southern Cyprus |
Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus |
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| Basic Information : |
| Official Name : |
Republic of Cyprus |
| Capital : |
Nicosia ( Both Greek and Turkish
Cyprus ) |
| Area : |
9,251 square kilometers (3,572
square miles) |
| Major Cities :
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Nicosia, Famagusta, Limassol,
Kyrenia, Larnaca, Paphos |
| Land : |
Cyprus is an island in
the eastern Mediterranean. The landscape varies between rugged
coastlines, sandy beaches, rocky hills and forest-covered mountains.
The Troodos Mountains in the centre of the island rise to almost
1952m (6400ft) and provide good skiing during the winter. Between
these and the range of hills which run eastward along the north
coast and the ‘panhandle’ is the fertile Messaoria Plain. The
Morphou Basin runs around the coast of Morphou Bay in the west.
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| Climate : |
Cyprus has a typical Mediterranean climate, with hot
and dry summers and a cool, rainy season that extends from October
to March. The mean annual temperature is 21°C (69°F). The annual
rainfall averages less than 500 mm (less than 20 in). |
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| Passport, Visa and Custom Regulations : |
| Passport : |
Restricted Entry:
(a) Holders of Former Yugoslav Republic
passports bearing the stamp 'Macedonia'. (b) Holders of passports
issued by the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'.
PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for at least three months beyond the period of
intended stay required by all except:
(a) 1. nationals of EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein,
Norway and Switzerland who hold a valid national identity card with
the bearer抯 photograph;
(b) holders of Laissez-passer issued by the United Nations
(nationals of Egypt and Israel can enter Cyprus with a
Laissez-passer provided they hold an entry permit previously
obtained by the Immigration Department in Nicosia);
(c) holders of travel documents issued by the Government of the
Republic of Cyprus to Cypriot nationals;
(c) holders of documents issued to stateless persons and recognized
refugees. |
| Visa : |
VISAS:
Required by all except the following for stays of up
to 90 days:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei,
Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep),
Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand,
Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore,
Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers continuing their onward journey by the same
or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding valid
onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport, except
nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka
and Turkey, who require an Airport Transit visa.
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| Population |
| Population : |
776,000 (2004 Census) |
| Population Density : |
84 persons per sq. km. ( 218 per sq.
mi.) |
| Literacy Rate : |
97% |
| Ethnic Division : |
Greek Cypriot : 80 percent,
Turkish : 12
percent, Other ( Maronites, Armenian ): 8 percent |
| Languages : |
Greek (Official), Turkish (official),
English |
| Religion : |
Eastern Orthodox ( Greek Side ),
Muslim and Christian ( Turkish Side ) |
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| Government : |
| Government : |
Presidential Republic |
| President :
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Tassos Papadopulos ( Greek Side ),
Mehmet Ali Talat ( Turkish Side ) |
| Prime Minister :
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No such
position available ( Greek Side) - Ferdi Sabit Soyer ( Turkish Side) |
| Independence : |
16 August 1960 ( from Great Britain
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| Constitution : |
16 August 1960 ( Greek Side ), 5 May
1985 ( Turkish Side ) |
| Voting : |
Universal at age 18 and above |
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| Communications : |
| Telephone :
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Country code:
357 ( Greek Side ), 90392 ( Turkish Side ). Outgoing international
code: 00. Telecard (C£3, 5 or 10 denominations) or coin-operated
public telephones are installed at various central locations in
towns and villages. Call Direct (cheaper than ordinary collect
calls) is available to most EU countries, as well as Australia, USA
and Canada. |
| Mobile Phone : |
GSM
900/1800/3G network. |
| Internet : |
Public access
is available in Internet cafes located in major cities. |
| Mail : |
There are
daily airmail services to all developed countries. |
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| Economy : |
| Gross Domestic
Product ( GDP) : |
19,700 million USD ( 2003) |
| GDP Per Capita : |
20,300 USD ( Greek Side ),
7,135 USD
( Turkish Side). |
| Currency : |
Cyprus Pound
(C£) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of C£20, 10, 5 and 1.
Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Turkish Lira (TL)=100 Kurus is widely used in Turkish Cyprus side. |
| Exports :
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citrus,
potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement, clothing and cigarettes; north
Cyprus: citrus, potatoes, textiles |
| Imports : |
Consumer goods, petroleum and
lubricants, food and feed grains, machinery |
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