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'''Cyprus''' is a Eurasian island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided into [[Greece|Greek]] (''Republic of Cyprus'') and [[Turkey|Turkish]] (''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'') parts. The UN still treats the North of the island as a militarily occupied area. The Republic of Cyprus is part of the [[European Union]].
In the North buses are a little expensive, but frequent and fast & hitching quite easy. In the South public transportation is slow but incredibly cheap. You can move around a single region for one or two Euro, and for this reason most people will be confused as to why you're hitch-hiking. Never the less, it's quite easy to find a ride, even within the city, but be sure that they take you to a good location if not going to your destination. Many times I have been dropped off in the middle of nowhere, or even right on the motorway, of which, the police aren't too understanding. In rural areas and in Troodos mountains it's easy to hitchhike, even with little traffic, everyone stops for you, even without asking. The locals simply put out their hand with the palm to the ground, but all seem to understand the thumb, and this is probably good for you as a sign that you're a travelertraveller.
== Cities ==
== Border Issues ==
The EU doesn't recognise the Turkish right to put a border, so if you have a passport/visa valid for the EU you can cross it 10 times a day. It makes no difference if you entered from Turkey and have a stamp. (note Note all native born Northern Cypriots can enter the south, but most Turkish immigrants and other guest workers from the north cannot, because they don't have EU visas)
== Ferries to Cyprus ==
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== Costs ==
- In the South costs are higher than most of Europe ecxept except for when taxes are lower like for alcohol & cigarettes. Southern Cyprus like many places has become 2 cultures on top of each other native and immigrant i.e. a village square has a store and opposite a Bulgarian/Romanian/Philipina place with cheaper stuff. The North is usually about half price for many things, but alcohol is a little more expensive.
== Places to stay ==
Due to costs being high I list a few
<br>Free camping is allowed with the land owners permission. It seems OK on beaches and forests.
<br>Girne : Cyprus Dorms €10 eur 10 (ask for the workers side it's without AC €offers) [http://cyprusdorms.com/]<br>Lefkosa : On the North side there are workers dorms from 10TL ask around. In the South there is a Youth Hostel near Famagusta gate for €10 eur 10 (over 35 year olds not allowed)
<br>Lemassol : The new owner at the Luxor Hostel can only be pushed down as far as €15
<br>Paros : the Triton Hotel is €15eur 15<br>Polis : camping can be bargained to €5eur 5
<br>Pegia near Paphos : There is a rainbow Community (maybe WWOOfing) [https://www.facebook.com/recocy]
<br>Lower prices may be found through offers on Hostelworld.com
