Cyprus state based on an island in the eastern Mediterranean in the south-eastern Europe and southwest Asia. Months with no sea border with Turkey and Egypt. Became independent from Britain in 1960. Was divided after the Turkish military intervention in 1974 into two parts with a majority of the Greek population (in the center and south) and a part with a majority of the Turkish population (in the north). Announced in 1983 the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the Turkish part
The area of Cyprus, about 9250 square kilometers called easy stationed in the center of the country Bmesorella
There Jblitan chains in the country: in the north mountain range Pintadaktalos In the south and west the mountains of Troodos. Most of the plains are present on the southern coast
The area of Cyprus, about 9250 square kilometers called easy stationed in the center of the country Bmesorella
There Jblitan chains in the country: in the north mountain range Pintadaktalos In the south and west the mountains of Troodos. Most of the plains are present on the southern coast
The weather is mild rainy winters and hot summers.
The country's population is divided ethnically, linguistically, and religiously completely by the current political Altksama part Greek and part Turkish. Two communities are similar in social customs, but many disagree, especially in religion
Greek language spoken mainly in the south while Turkish in the north. Altksama this language back to the period just after the emergence of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the north and the exodus of Greeks from the north to the south, before the Greek language is the most prevalent. English language used on a large scale, due to the British colonial period to the island
The country's population is divided ethnically, linguistically, and religiously completely by the current political Altksama part Greek and part Turkish. Two communities are similar in social customs, but many disagree, especially in religion
Greek language spoken mainly in the south while Turkish in the north. Altksama this language back to the period just after the emergence of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the north and the exodus of Greeks from the north to the south, before the Greek language is the most prevalent. English language used on a large scale, due to the British colonial period to the island
Dates from ancient peoples that inhabited the island to around 6000 BC. M. And settled by the Greeks in 1200 BC. AD and established the city-states that were similar to the ancient Greek city-states. Before Christ, invaded Cyprus, all of the Assyrians, Egyptians, Greeks, Persians and Romans. And enter the St. Paul and St. Barnabas Christianity to the island in 45 m. In the year 330 AD Cyprus became part of the Byzantine Empire. In the year 1191 AD seized King Richard the Lionheart of England to Cyprus but sold to a French nobleman. And the opening of the Ottoman Turks Island in the seventies of the sixteenth century AD, and ruled it until 1878, when he handed them over to Britain, which has transformed the island into a colony of ownership in 1925.
In the fifties of the twentieth century AD, the Greek Cypriots, led by Archbishop Makarios campaign of political union with Greece, and formed a secret organization known simply as EOKA, launched a fierce guerrilla war against the British. Britain declared a state of emergency on the island in 1955. In 1956, Britain denied Makarios to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. And the Turks and the Greeks met in Zurich, Switzerland in 1959, where did they come to an agreement to become an independent state of Cyprus.
Britain agreed on the Convention on the Zurich and Cyprus gained its independence on August 16, 1960 under the Constitution and developed by both Britain and Greece and Turkey, with the consent of the leaders of the Turks and Greek Cypriots. And signed by Britain, Greece and Turkey to ensure that the Convention of Cyprus its independence. Britain retained control over two military bases in each of Akrotiri and Dhecalaa areas along the southern coast. Archbishop Makarios became president of the new state, and suggested that in 1963 thirteen amendment to the Constitution, claiming that it will lead to better management of the country. He said that some articles of the constitution threatens to paralyze the government's performance.
All of Turks opposed the leaders of the Cypriots and Turks constitutional amendments, believing it would lead to looting Turks Cypriots constitutional rights and guarantees. Fighting erupted between Greek Cypriots and Turks. In 1964, the United Nations sent peacekeepers to Cyprus, while efforts were ongoing to resolve the problem. In 1967, another conflict broke out between the two groups which led to the outbreak of a new crisis. In the period from 1967 m to 1974 m contract Turks Cypriots, Greek Cypriots and talks aimed at reaching an agreement on the constitution, and there has been some progress, however, the differences remained.
Makarios re-elected President of the Republic in 1968 and 1973. In July 1974 toppled the National Guard, led by Greek officers with President Makarios, who fled following that of Cyprus and his successor in the presidency was publisher Naikos Samson, but he resigned after one week, and assumed the presidency after Glafcos Klrdes Chairman of the House of Representatives of Cyprus. Following the overthrow of Bmkarios, Turkey invaded Cyprus. The fighting broke out a large-scale between the Turks and Greek Cypriots. The Turks seized large parts of north-east of Cyprus, Greek Cypriots and thousands have fled to the southwest of Cyprus.
And resulted in ceasefire negotiations to end the fighting in August, and Makarios returned to Cyprus as head of state in late 1974, and died in 1977 and was succeeded by Spyros Kyprianou Chairman of the House of Representatives of Cyprus. But Turkey Turks and Cypriots refused to recognize the government of Spyros. The representatives of the Turks and the Cypriots, Greek Cypriots and the representatives of Greece and the Turks since the meet and turn away in 1974 in order to reach a new constitutional arrangements for each island of Cyprus.
However, the strong differences on the management of the country remain. In 1975 the Turks declared Cypriots, led by Rauf Denktash and other Turks that the northern areas of Cyprus autonomous regions, and call it the Turkish Cypriot federal States, In 1983, the Turks Cypriots declared an independent republic these areas call it the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. In any case, the United Nations and all countries of the world except Turkey recognize Cyprus, one state under the leadership of the Greek Cypriot government in the south-west
According to the sectarian diversity of the island, the country's constitution, which was implemented in 1960 after independence from the British Department of political positions between Greek Cypriots and Turks, with a majority of Greek Cypriots to take positions because they constitute the majority of the population
However, the strong differences on the management of the country remain. In 1975 the Turks declared Cypriots, led by Rauf Denktash and other Turks that the northern areas of Cyprus autonomous regions, and call it the Turkish Cypriot federal States, In 1983, the Turks Cypriots declared an independent republic these areas call it the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. In any case, the United Nations and all countries of the world except Turkey recognize Cyprus, one state under the leadership of the Greek Cypriot government in the south-west
According to the sectarian diversity of the island, the country's constitution, which was implemented in 1960 after independence from the British Department of political positions between Greek Cypriots and Turks, with a majority of Greek Cypriots to take positions because they constitute the majority of the population
The official capital and largest city is Nicosia (about 195.000 inhabitants). Limassol (about 150,000 inhabitants) is the second largest city, followed by Larnaca (about 66.000 people), Paphos (about 36,000 people), Famagusta (about 37.738 people) and Kyrenia (about 13,000 people). All of them fall in the Greek part of Cyprus with the exception of the capital, they are divided between the parties, and Kyrenia in the north of the country and Famagusta
Larnaca International Airport is the largest airport Balazafah to Paphos airport as there are in each of the ports of Larnaca, Famagusta, Limassol, Kyrenia, and Vassilecos. There are no railways in the country. Available about 30 companies from the airline directly linking the Cyprus European countries and the Middle East and the rest of the world. Traffic system in Cyprus follows the English system, ie, driving cars and buses and all types of vehicles from the left and the Aruban-style by the way.
Larnaca International Airport is the largest airport Balazafah to Paphos airport as there are in each of the ports of Larnaca, Famagusta, Limassol, Kyrenia, and Vassilecos. There are no railways in the country. Available about 30 companies from the airline directly linking the Cyprus European countries and the Middle East and the rest of the world. Traffic system in Cyprus follows the English system, ie, driving cars and buses and all types of vehicles from the left and the Aruban-style by the way.
The distances between cities are not far away.
· There are also private taxis to move between several cities for passengers and traveling between major cities during the daylight hours, but for the price of transport is uneven and in some cities are almost reasonable.
· Many companies are available to rent a car in Cyprus and during Sundays and public holiday open gas stations is equipped with a rotating pumps automatic and works 24 hours in all major cities and coastal.
· Bus transportation is available between major cities and there is an internal bus with yellow and operated by Municipality of Nicosia.
· Yacht charter available in the cities of Limassol and Larnaca with crew or without crew
· There are also private taxis to move between several cities for passengers and traveling between major cities during the daylight hours, but for the price of transport is uneven and in some cities are almost reasonable.
· Many companies are available to rent a car in Cyprus and during Sundays and public holiday open gas stations is equipped with a rotating pumps automatic and works 24 hours in all major cities and coastal.
· Bus transportation is available between major cities and there is an internal bus with yellow and operated by Municipality of Nicosia.
· Yacht charter available in the cities of Limassol and Larnaca with crew or without crew
The northern (Turkish) suffers from unemployment rates and high inflation, due to the non-recognition of secession of the world and region economically. Depends mainly on tourism, agriculture and support coming from Turkey. Most of Turkish support in the form of loans, but for the most part the northern government is exempt from them.
· However, there are offices of the Tourism Authority of Cyprus in every city and is open every morning except Sundays, and in the afternoon on Monday and Thursday
Nightlife in Cyprus appeal to all tastes, where there is music, traditional Greek dance rhythm Greek in a large number of restaurants, and leave the clubs dancing impression of fun and pleasure to its guests which compete most prestigious clubs, the dancer in Europe, are also available live music in most hotels. Restaurants Arabic in Cyprus restaurant Cleo Patra intersection of John F. Kennedy Street Khrsteina Court No. 2, Limassol, restaurant Babylon (Byblos) Street Khieu No. 15, Nicosia, restaurant falconry Street Mestackcio No. 38, Nicosia, restaurant Semiramis Lebanese Street Voltaaro No. 17, Germsugia area, the Lebanese restaurant lantern Street Solonos 7, Nicosia, and No. 23 Makarios Avenue, Larnaca,
Accommodation:
· Available on the island of Cyprus a series of good hotels and luxury that moderate and simple addition to the apartments self-catering also available hostels and camps equipped with the facilities necessary, in addition to the large number of travel agencies that advertise constantly on the organization of great software for a walk in many places beyond the routine.
· Available on the island of Cyprus a series of good hotels and luxury that moderate and simple addition to the apartments self-catering also available hostels and camps equipped with the facilities necessary, in addition to the large number of travel agencies that advertise constantly on the organization of great software for a walk in many places beyond the routine.
Hotels in Cyprus.
· Hotel Jax.
Located at the intersection of Giorgio Neophytou and Nicolau Limassol. Hotel is ideally located in the center of Limassol, is linked to the commercial center and the beach, and is known for excellent service, and has room on 176 and has two bathrooms pool, gym, tennis court, steam bath and fitness center and spa, children's playground. Hotel and Resort Hawaii Grand is located in the Amathus Limassol, a five-star hotel distinctive architecture of modern, and contains the furniture is not tradition, and built amid trees, dense green, and has 255 rooms and business center and swimming pool, and includes places for the activities of arts and crafts, games and many of the children of Games water palaces and buildings open sand and cinema, and is located just 5 minutes from the center of the city, located about 40 minutes drive from the international airport.
· Hotel Jax.
Located at the intersection of Giorgio Neophytou and Nicolau Limassol. Hotel is ideally located in the center of Limassol, is linked to the commercial center and the beach, and is known for excellent service, and has room on 176 and has two bathrooms pool, gym, tennis court, steam bath and fitness center and spa, children's playground. Hotel and Resort Hawaii Grand is located in the Amathus Limassol, a five-star hotel distinctive architecture of modern, and contains the furniture is not tradition, and built amid trees, dense green, and has 255 rooms and business center and swimming pool, and includes places for the activities of arts and crafts, games and many of the children of Games water palaces and buildings open sand and cinema, and is located just 5 minutes from the center of the city, located about 40 minutes drive from the international airport.
Avanti Hotel is located in the street Bosodon year. Hotel is an exceptional and popular and is located in the heart of Paphos low across the road to the beach, near shops, restaurants and places of interest, and contains a unique service and entertainment programs on a large scale, and consists of 243 rooms, swimming pool, steam bath and fitness center, Turkish steam bath and a playground squash and tennis court, and is located 15 kilometers from the airport.
Hotel and Resort Beach Coral (Coral Beach Hutl) is located in the Coral Bay Road, Paphos. This hotel is located just 500 meters from the sandy beach of natural near the town of Paphos, and offers services of high and features a cuisine that does not forget and which presents and food is provided by various means, and contains a swimming pool, tennis court, steam bath, bath spa, steam and at a distance of 24 kilometers from Paphos airport and 155 km from Nicosia and 135 km from Larnaca Airport. Hotel Ivadhiotis is located in the St. Nicolau Roussos No. 50 of Larnaca and contains apartments located just 100 meters from the beach, and after only 5 minutes from Larnaca International Airport, and has 42 rooms, and contains a restaurant, shops and tourist services, and offers all the comforts of the hotel for guests, which is close to the archaeological sites and tourism are numerous.
Hotel and Resort Beach Coral (Coral Beach Hutl) is located in the Coral Bay Road, Paphos. This hotel is located just 500 meters from the sandy beach of natural near the town of Paphos, and offers services of high and features a cuisine that does not forget and which presents and food is provided by various means, and contains a swimming pool, tennis court, steam bath, bath spa, steam and at a distance of 24 kilometers from Paphos airport and 155 km from Nicosia and 135 km from Larnaca Airport. Hotel Ivadhiotis is located in the St. Nicolau Roussos No. 50 of Larnaca and contains apartments located just 100 meters from the beach, and after only 5 minutes from Larnaca International Airport, and has 42 rooms, and contains a restaurant, shops and tourist services, and offers all the comforts of the hotel for guests, which is close to the archaeological sites and tourism are numerous.
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