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About Cyprus - General Information |
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Geography  Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily and Sardinia) situated at the hub of 3 continents, Europe, Asia and Africa. Cyprus is approximately 100 kilometres west of Syria, 370 kilometres north of Egypt and 70 kilometres south of Turkey. Its 9251 square kilometres encompass pine forested mountains as well as some of Europe's cleanest beaches. The island enjoys the best type of Mediterranean climate with abundant sunshine even in winter. The island provides a perfect climate for summer holidays. It is estimated that there are more than 300 sunny days each year. The sun is a resilient force in Cyprus, shining high and bright enough to keep the sea warm for comfortable swimming from early May all the way through October. The average annual temperature for the island as a whole is about 20° C ranging from as low as 10° C in January and going up to 40° C in August. Population Out of a total of 867.600 inhabitants the estimated composition of the population by community at the end of 2006 was approximately 76% Greek Cypriots, 12% Turkish Cypriots, 12% Foreign residents Source: Cyprus Statistical Service, Demographic Report The total population figures do not include illegal settlers from Turkey, the number of which most probably is in the range of 150-200 thousands.
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About Cyprus - EU Member State |
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Member of the European Union since 1 May 2004 On 1 May 2004 the Republic of Cyprus became a full member of the EU completing a long journey that lasted more than three decades. Accession to the EU was a natural choice for Cyprus, dictated by its culture, civilisation, history, its European outlook and adherence to the ideals of democracy, freedom and justice. EU accession has launched a new era of challenges, opportunities and responsibilities for Cyprus. While Cyprus has a lot to benefit from EU membership, it also has a lot to offer as a member state. Strategically situated at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, Cyprus is becoming an even more important regional business centre, as well as an international communications and transport hub. With its modern infrastructure, sound legal system, favourable tax regime, low crime rate and well educated labour force, Cyprus is a favourite regional operations platform for European companies. |
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