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Geography
Cyprus is situated in the Eastern Mediterranean at the cross roads of three continents. The island's strategic location has shaped its history and civilization throughout the centuries.
The Greek cultural superiority, high quality standards of life, and generous tax incentives attract millions of tourists each year, great percentage of which become permanent residents to the island.
Cyprus ' total area is 9.251 sq. kms and is comparable in size to Lebanon in the Middle East or Connecticut in the United States . The island's time zone is 7 hours ahead of New York and 7 hours behind Tokyo .
During the winter season the Troodos mountain range is capped with snow, whilst in the resort towns the sun shines for an average of 6 hours a day and the temperature rarely falls below
18 C.
Cyprus is also home to several spectacular, blue salt lakes. In the winter months these lakes are home to numerous migratory birds, most famous of which are the pink flamingos stopping off on their way to Africa .
The Cyprus clock is two hours ahead of the UK . Flights to Cyprus from the UK take just over four hours. There are currently over 40 airlines operating in and out of Cyprus ' two international airports and this figure is changing drastically after Cyprus entered the European Union back in May 2004.
Whether you are looking for villages in the mountains, sandy beaches, green valleys and beautiful landscapes, all connected with excellent infrastructure, Cyprus is the location for you and your family. With tradition to its greatest, with family values that cannot be surpassed, Cyprus IS the ideal location of the past and the future. |
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