We have been asked so many times for information for those of you researching projects you are doing at schools and universities, so this is the place to do it.
The general info is below. At the foot of the page there is a feedback area so you can let us know which school you are from and also to ask any questions and share info you may have found. Let us have it, and we will put it on.
This is the emblem of the Republic of Cyprus, the dove with an olive branch in its beak. Independance from Great Britian was acheived in 1960.
In 1974 Turkish troops invaded, following a coup by the Greek Junta, in this way the island was effectively divided in two, one half is populated by mainly Turkish Cypriots (The North - mainly Muslim ) the other by mainly Greek Cypriots (The South - mainly Greek Orthodox)
The Southern Greek side is recognised worldwide as the legal state of Cyprus, the Northern side is only recognised by Turkey.
So 85% are Greek Cypriots (including Armenians, Maronites, Latins)
12% are Turkish Cypriots and 3% are foreign residents
Population Density: 82 persons per sq. km.
Birth Rate 12.8 per thousand
Death Rate 7.6 per thousand
Growth Rate 0.4% (1999)
Life Expectancy (for Men) 75.3 (1998/99)
Life Expectancy (for Women) 80.1 (1998/99)The total area of Cyprus is 9,251sq. km. She is the third largest Mediterranean island.
Dimensions (maximum) : North-South 97 km East-West 241 kmThe following figures are taken from the Hellenic Bank publication, Cyprus in Figures 2001 edition.
Climate
Mediterranean: mild, wet winters (10-13oC), hot, dry summers (26-29oC).
(For more detailed information regarding the weather in Cyprus, click here)Export and imports
Cyprus' main domestic exports are: pharmaceutical products, citrus fruit, halloumi cheese, potatoes and cement. Industrial products account for 65%, while agricultural products for 30% of domestic exports.
Imports, intermediate inputs and consumer goods are the most important categories, accounting for 29% and 31% of total imports, respectively.
About 80% of Cyprus� gross foreign exchange earnings are derived from tourism, the export of goods, transportation and international business and shipping companies.
Trade, hotels and restaurants is the economy's most important sector. In fact, earnings from tourism have, in general, grown faster than domestic exports. Almost 80% of tourist arrivals originate from the European Union.
Money
The legal tender in Cyprus is the Pound. Its ultimate market maker is the Central Bank which aims to keep it stable against the Euro (CY�1= �1,7086). In addition to the Central Bank, the banking system consists of 10 domestic banks, 30 international banking units, 2 administered banking units, 3 specialised financial institutions and a number of leasing companies. These generally follow the British model.
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Hi, I am a student at Bristol Uni and need some help finding information on the population data for the Northren occupied territory. It has been easy enough to find info for the Rupublic of Cyprus, but as I am comparing the two sides for a uni project I need some more info. help will be much appreciated!! e-mail me at [email protected] . thank you.
Hi, my name is Stefanie and i'm a year nine student at Keilor Downs College i recently had to interview someone who had migrated from a country. I did a family member who had migrated from cyprus we have know been asked to do an assignment on that country. we have to make up eight questios on cyprus relating as close as posable to migrating so i went to ask.com typed in cyrus and spoke to an assitance and he/she said that you have a project site so hopefully you will have all the answers for me. I've just had a browse throuhg your site and it seems that this may be the only site with all the answers. Yours Faithfully stefanie
please email me at [email protected] if you have any pictures and information on Pafos/Paphos/Cyprus ... email me if you have any usefull website with information plus pictures! please this website is good but not what i am looking for! can you please help me??? if you can email me! NOW PLEASE!!!!!! my homework needs to be handed in soon!t hankyou for your time and a special thankyou if you help me in any way possible! from lozza
I am a university student from Hertfordshire in England and I will be visiting Pathos soon to carry out a research project on the effect on architecture of the various civilisations that have, over the past, colonised the island, such as the Ottoman empire, Byzantine, English etc. I am wondering if anyone could provide me with any relevant data for Pathos. I would be very grateful if people could contact me if they know of any regions which characterise these civilisations in the Pathos region. My email is: [email protected]
Date:06 February, 2003
I am British guy thoroughly taken with Cyprus and all the history surrounding it. I study the history as a personal thing and am following the progress of entry to the EU. As a side issue, I am a musician and will be travelling to Limassol for the St.Patricks celebrations 16/03.03 to 21/03/03.
Date:27 May, 2003
We are geting married in Paphos in July and we are taking a laptop to send emails. We have not traveled to Cyprus before and are the phone connections the same as UK. Please do we have to supply proffe that we are both devorced but free to marry
Mistress' comments : yup phone connections are the same - yes you do need to provide proof.
Date:09 July, 2003
In the event of a united Cyprus, how do you think both sides, Greek and Turks will get on? Given the years of propergander by both sides. Me Selwyn Jones High School, UK
Mistress' comments : We are optimistic that the kids of both sides will put aside what they have been taught, and understand that it was all part of the game. (By the way - a proper gander - would be a real male goose - I presume you mean propaganda - although a real male goose may be a better way of explaining that particular concept (:o))
Date:17 August, 2003
Hi, I am 10 years old and in the fifth grade form Sydney, Australia. My grandparents are from Cyprus.I have been asked to do a project on 5 celebrations of Cyprus of about one page each. I have had difficulties in finding information. Please help with useful websites. Regards H.T PS I love Cyprus!
Date:06 September, 2003
im looking for when this country was founded, the 3 larges cities and the population, and an important land mark and why its important.im from avonlake ohio
Date:24 February, 2004
i don't think this page is good. it should have list of projects for a student to do that are at a easy level
Date:29 March, 2004
I want information about sports and I cant find eny can you give me information like pictures and stuff
Date:05 April, 2004
pretty good stuff, but it didnt hav anything bout the religions!
Date:23 April, 2004
Dear friends! thanks for your work- the most stylish site i have ever seen... Your country ... been there 3 times last year..... nothing compares to it.... Best wishes... Natie.
Date:08 June, 2004
Thanks for the info we are looking at moving to Cyprus in the next year and would like as much info as possible, also my youngest son is do his school project on cyprus. You can contact me on [email protected] Any information will gretfully received
ANGELA
Date:19 June, 2004
good job!
Date:20 June, 2004
I moved here (cyprus) on march 15th 2004 with my husband who is in the army and trutherly ive been home twice already its just to hot for me, very expensive no transport apart from taxis which dont come cheap, i want to start my driving lessons but because its so expensive we can never afford it, so it would be a much better place if they made more pathways and had more transport like buses, yes they have a couple of buses but u could be waiting for hours. to come here as a holiday is great fiendly people and pataras is beautiful especially fig tree bay, also if u drive and smoke then move here u will benefit from it then. vicki xx
Date:22 October, 2004
Hi, i am chloe derby and i come from market harborough-Little Bowden Primary School and i am doing my yr 6 progect on Cyprus because it is an interesting place and i have been there on holiday so it will be easy for me to do my progect on this.this is a good website and very useful for my needs
Date:31 October, 2004
Hello, I'm looking for information on how to book a motorcycle test in Cyprus. I know it can be done when you are in Cyprus as I knew a few guys in the RAF who did it when we were on detachment. I'm looking to take my sister and brother-in-law to Cyprus (can't believe they've never been!!) so he can pass his test. If you have any info can you please mail me felixATvipnet.co.uk Thanks
Date:05 March, 2005
Hi, i visited north cyprus with my family last year and this year we have decided to see what the south has to offer, however i am slightly worried. I have heard rumours that as we have stamps in our passport from the north they will not let us into the south. Is this true or is this just a rumour after all! Thanks a lot
Date:16 March, 2005
i am doing an island project and im doing it about cyprus i am from plympton,plymouth,england and my school is called yealmpstone farm primary school. My name is SAVANNA and i am nearly 10
Date:03 April, 2005
does anyone know the distance between marlita beach hotel and louis nausicca beach restort in protaras. ie walking distance, taxi required. Anyone any ideas on what the hotels are like. Our holiday brochure says marlita beach is quite near to pernera?
Date:19 November, 2005
Hi,
This is Daniel Cassar from Malta. I attend De La Salle College, and am
doing an assignment on Cyprus and need to have information about Cyprus's
natural features and a pictures and also about your country's typical dress
or national costume and a picture too. Is it possible to send me the
relative information and pictures to me by e-mail on joycecATmaltanet.net.
Thank you so much.
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