   Name:
Kypriakí Dimokratía - Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti
Language: Greek, Turkish
Currency: 1 EUR
International code: CY
International phone code: +357
Capital: Nicosia
Population: 0,8 mil.
Climate: Cyprus has a subtropical climate - Mediterranean and
Semi-arid type (in the north-eastern part of island) with very mild
winters (on the coast) and warm to hot summers. Snow is possible only in
the Troodos Mountains in the central part of island. Rain occurs mainly
in winter, with summer being generally dry.
Religions: Greek Orthodoxy
Homosexuality: legal
Legal age of consent: 17
Marriage: unrecognized
Gay scene: In 2004 Cyprus joined
the EC, making life easier for the gay community. Newertheless Cypriat
society remains conservative.
The situation in the north part,
controled by Turkish military, remains unclear althoug we made several
attempts to obtain clarification from the Turkish authorities.
Travel tips:
Nicosia
- capital
Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos
General informations:
president
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