Cyprus Tourist Information

Some useful information for visitors to Cyprus.

Capital City: Nicosia
Population 837,000
Languages Spoken: Greek, English is widely spoken
Emergency: Dial 112 or 199 for Police, Ambulance and Fire services
Electricity: 230 AV 50Hz
Currency: Euros
Climate: Typical Mediterranean climate with warm summer weather with almost no rainfall from around mid May until mid October. Mild winters except in the higher mountain areas where snow is common. Most rain falls during the winter months from December until February. The hottest month is usually August. Dust storms in some areas are frequent throughout the year.
Main Airports: Three, Larnaca Airport (LCA),  Paphos Airport (PFO) and Ercan Airport (ECN) in the Turkish north. Nicosia airport has been closed since 1974.
Prohibited Items: Do not take any of these items into Cyprus - Drugs, flick knives, obscene literature, counterfeit goods, firearms, ammunition, animals, plants, fruit. For a full list contact the Cypriot embassy.
Size: Third largest island in the Mediterranean
Districts: Famagusta, Kyrenia, Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos.
Religion: Most of the population are Greek Cypriots and therefore mainly Greek Orthodox Church where most Turkish Cypriots are Muslim.
Internet: Domain names .CY
Calling code: +357
National Anthem: Hymn to Liberty
Largest City: Nicosia
Coastline: 647 sq km
Main Towns/Cities: Nicosia, Kyrenia, Larnaca, Famagusta, Limassol, Paphos, Protaras, Ayia Napa and Guzelyurt.
Car Hire: In the south of Cyprus you drive on the left side of the road. Check before crossing the border into a different part of Cyprus if you are in a hired car if you are allowed to do so.

Distances between towns/cities (approximate)