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            CYPRUS
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Cyprus is an island which lies
in the eastern Mediterranean.
It has a long thin panhandle
and is divided from west to
east by two parallel ranges of
mountains, which are separated
by a wide central plain open
to the sea at either end. It
has very hot dry summers and
warm damp winters. This
contributes towards the great
variety of crops grown on the
island. Fishing is a
significant industry, but
above all the island depends
on visitors, and it is the
tourist industry which has led
to a recovery in the economy
since 1974. In 1974 Turkish
forces occupied the north. The
island was unofficially
partitioned, the northern 40%
being proclaimed the 'Turkish
Cypriot Federated State'.

Area (Sq. Km.): 9,250

Population: 701,000

Capital: Nicosia

Language:
Greek
Turkish

Religion:
Orthodox Christian 77%
Moslem 18%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Cyprus pound

Embassy:
93 Park Street
London
W1Y 4ET
0171-499-8272

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129