| Local Name: Kypriakì Demokratìa Kibris Cumhuriyeti |
| Surface : 9251
sq km (3572 sq miles, including Turkish-occupied territory) |
| Population : 756.000 inhabitants |
| Climate: temperate, Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and
cool, wet
winters - The average daytime temperature from June to September is 32 degrees C', from
December to February 16 degrees C and from March to May, and October to
November, 25
degrees C,. |
| Visas: Nationals of the USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, New
Zealand,
Singapore and the EU can stay in Cyprus for up to three months without a
visa. Travel
between North Cyprus and the Republic may be difficult (especially those attempting to get
into the Republic from the North, who may be arrested for illegal entry). Travellers
should speak to their consulate before attempting to cross the border in either direction. |
| Electricity: The
supply in Cyprus is 240 volts, a.c. 50Hz. Sockets are usually 13 amp,
square-pin in most buildings. |
| Capital : Nicosia - note:
the Turkish Cypriot area's capital is Lefkosa (Nicosia) |
| System : Presidential Republic -
The 1960 constitution, which allowed for a
population-determined sharing of power between the Turkish and Greek
communities, officially remains in force. However, in practice, the
state organs that it established are duplicated in the two zones. Thus
executive power in the Republic of Cyprus is vested in a President,
elected by universal adult suffrage every five years. He is assisted
by a Council of Ministers. A 56-seat parliament (Vouli Antiprosopon)
is also elected by universal adult suffrage every five years. A
similar system also operates in the ‘Turkish Republic of Northern
Cyprus’. The legislative assembly (Temsilciler Mecsili) has 50
members elected by proportional representation to serve a five-year
term. The executive President is also elected for a five-year term. |
| Languages : greek, turkish, english |
| Religions : Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian
Apostolic |
| Money : 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. |
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