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'''Cyprus''' is an Eurasian island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided in a [[Greece|Greek]] (''Republic of Cyprus'') and a [[Turkey|Turkish]] (''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'') side. The UN still treats the North of the island as a militarily occupied area. The Republic of Cyprus is part of the [[European Union]].
 
'''Cyprus''' is an Eurasian island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided in a [[Greece|Greek]] (''Republic of Cyprus'') and a [[Turkey|Turkish]] (''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'') side. The UN still treats the North of the island as a militarily occupied area. The Republic of Cyprus is part of the [[European Union]].
  
Public transportation is very poor in Cyprus so, to get in some places you have to hitchhike or rent a car. Knowing that, special in rural areas in Troodos moutains is easy to hitchhike, even with small trafic, everyone stops for you, even if you dont't ask for it.
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Public transportation is very poor in Cyprus so, to get in some places you have to hitchhike or rent a car. Knowing that, special in rural areas in Troodos moutains is easy to hitchhike, even with small trafic, everyone stops for you, even if you don't ask for it.
  
 
== Cities ==
 
== Cities ==

Revision as of 22:17, 30 July 2010

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Flag of Cyprus Cyprus
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Language: Greek, Turkish
Capital: Nicosia
Population: 794,600
Currency: Euro ( € ) in the south, Turkish Lira (TRL) in the north
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Cyprus is an Eurasian island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided in a Greek (Republic of Cyprus) and a Turkish (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) side. The UN still treats the North of the island as a militarily occupied area. The Republic of Cyprus is part of the European Union.

Public transportation is very poor in Cyprus so, to get in some places you have to hitchhike or rent a car. Knowing that, special in rural areas in Troodos moutains is easy to hitchhike, even with small trafic, everyone stops for you, even if you don't ask for it.

Cities

(Turkish names of cities in brackets)

Ferries to Cyprus

From Turkey there are ferries from Taşucu and other places.