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Capital City

Nicosia

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Currency

Euro(€) divided into 100 cents

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Area

9,250 sq km or 3,571 sq miles

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Time Zone

GMT +2

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Language

Greek which differs in Cyprus from mainland Greek in its pronunciation.

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Electric Plugs Details

British style plug, in older buildings two round pin, continental style plugs.

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Country dialling code

+357

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Population

780,133 (2005 estimate)

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Climate

Temperature ranges from 8°C (42°F) in December to 35°C (96°F) in August.

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Air traffic

33 major airlines fly to Cyprus from all over the globe

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Health

Tourists get free emergency medical treatment, other services are paid for. Holiday insurance is advised.

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Water

Tap water in hotels, restaurants and public places is generally safe to drink.