Tastes of Culture

Cyprus is located in the middle east of Europe. It is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Turkey is located in the northern side of Cyprus. The terrain mostly consists of plain land in the central region and mountain ranges in the north and south. The southern coast is dotted with wonderful sceneries. The region of Cyprus is divided into half – northern and southern. The buffer zone in between is strictly controlled by the United Nations. Even though the economy is booming here, it is mainly dependent on the tourists. Agriculture also forms main part of the economy.

Capital of Cyprus is Nicosia and almost 792,600 souls inhabit this region. The main languages spoken here are Greek, Turkish and English. So if you are a foreigner, you will not have any problems while travelling as you will definitely found someone who is willing to talk to you in English. The currency here is Cyproit Pound. Climate in Cyprus is typically Mediterranean. The summers are hot and dry while the winter is cool.

Nicosia has been in problems more so because it segmented by the Green Line that separates the Southern from the northern portion. One can see numerous buildings here that belong to the 12th century era. There are many museums dedicated to the culture and Venetian City Walls which the tourists are bound to get mesmerized with.

The Troodos Mountain Ranges are a natural splendor. There are resorts present over there which offer maximum comfort and you can truly escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city life. One of the more famous – Buyuk Hammam is a Turkish bath present in Nicosia, is simply marvelous for a complete relaxation.

Limmassol is yet another town that is very popular with the wine lovers. Here you can find many festivals captivating the city for the entire year. The September Wine Festival is perhaps the best known. In case you want to shop for the handicrafts, you can go to the Folk Aet Museum. Another place where you can visit is housed the 14th century castle – Cyprus Medieval Museum. The village of Amanthus has numerous excavation sites and they can quite enthralling to watch.

Few facts about Cyprus, which may be helpful if you plan to visit are the weather in Cyprus is warm and Mediterranean which means light clothes in summers while preparing self for frequent rains in winters. Greek is the major language while English is understood as well. The currency of Cyprus is Cypriot pound which is approx 2.5 USD. Tourists are not permitted to carry any vegetables, seed, fruits or any other agricultural products without the approval from the concerned authorities. Shop a lot as there are no departure taxes.