About Cyprus

Cyprus is situated in the North Eastern basin of the Mediterranean Sea with Paphos lying on its West coast. The Capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. Other major towns are Limassol and Larnaca. International airports just outside Larnaca and Paphos link Cyprus with most of the European and Middle Eastern capitals daily. Flight time to the UK is approximately 4.5 hours.

With an estimated population of just 750,000, Cypriots enjoy a good standard of living. Life expectancy is long, the crime rate is low, state education is excellent and the health service is modern and efficient.

The road system is very good and the signs are usually in Greek and English. Also, if you have a driving license issued by an EU member country it is valid in Cyprus.

Cyprus has enjoyed full employment for a long time and since membership of the EU, all EU citizens can freely work in Cyprus.

Cyprus is based on the free enterprise system. Inflation is running at an average 2.5% per annum. Tourism and financial services are the most important source of foreign exchange.

The currency of Cyprus is the Cyprus pound and there are eight major banks on the Island.

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