Cyprus

Overview

The Republic of Croatia is an Island country located in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is called the ‘Jewel of the Mediterranean’ and is the origin of the ancient goddess of love and beauty called Aphrodite.

The country recorded a population of 1.17 million in 2018 and covers an area of 9,251 km2.

The capital city is Nicosia located along Pedieos River.

Other major cities are Limassol, Larnaca, Famagusta, Paphos and Kyrenia. Limassol city is home to Sculpture Park, Limassol Archeological Museum which showcases the artefacts from the Neolithic to the Roman age.

Beautiful Beaches Of Cyprus

History

It was invaded by the United Kingdom in 1914 during the First World War and became a Crown Colony after the Ottoman Empire dissolved.

It gained independence in 1960.

Food & culture

The country’s culture is influenced by Islam in Turkish Cyprus and Greek Orthodox in Greek Cyprus.

The crops grown in the country include wheat, barley, grapefruit, apples, lemons, melons, olives, peaches, legumes and almonds.

Cypriot main dishes include grilled meat kebabs, grilled sausages, fried halloumi cheese and kolokasi.

Wildlife

The most common wildlife animals include Cypriotic mouflon and mouse, monk seal, mouflon, European Tarantula and Cyprus widow.

The best time to visit the country is from May to June.

Festivals & events

The most popular festivals are wine festival, the festival of roses in Agros, International Chamber Music Festival, Medieval Festival of Ayia Napa and Strawberry festival in Derinya.

Things to see

Cyprus Museum has archaeological remains of the Neolithic and Byzantine era like the statue of Aphrodite of Soloi.

Cyprus Medieval Museum preserves a collection of pottery and tombstones.

Other major tourist attraction sites are Petra Tou Romiou, tombs of the kings, Cape Greco and Akamas National Park.

Interesting facts

The country’s official languages are Greek and Turkish.

Majority of the population adhere to Greek Orthodox.

The education system comprises pre-primary education for children between the age 3 and 6, primary education for children between age 6 and 12 and secondary education for children between age 12 and 18. Higher education is for people above 18 years.

City guides

• NicosiaCapital city
• LimassolSeafront city of wine and ruins
• PaphosMosaics, myths and the Akamas coast

Cities & towns I’ve visited

• Famagusta
• Larnaca
• Limassol
• Nicosia
• Paphos

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cyprus

1 of 3 visited. See every site I've been to.

• Paphos 1980
• Khirokitia 1998
• Painted Churches in the Troödos Region 1985

My photos from Cyprus

From 2 trips, newest first, so you can see which places each set of photos came from.

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Neighbours

Cyprus has no land borders with other countries.