CYPRUS VACATION & HOLIDAY HOME VILLAS & APARTMENTS

CYPRUS is located in the eastern Mediterranean. It has superb beaches, wonderful weather where the temperatures range from 21-40 degrees c and plenty of historical and cultural interest. It is a divided country with Nicosia being a divided city. It has been the capital since the 12th century. Since 1974 Turkey has administered the northern third of the Island. If you are taking a property in the Northern Cyprus, you will have to fly to the north and via Turkey

As there is a long British link with the island, you drive on the left and many signs are in English. After Greek and Turkish, English is the third language.

Currency: Euro - (€)

Electricity Voltage: 240 V Square 3 prong plugs (Like UK, Ireland, Malta, Singapore, Malaysia)

Telephone Country Code: +357 - Northern Region: +90 392

Emergency Telephone number: pan-EU Emergency 112 Can be used in all EU Countries and it can be dialled from a locked mobile or a mobile with no sim card.

Driving: Drive on the LEFT

Population of Cyprus in 2006: 780,133 Land Area: 9,250 Km2

General Driving Tips (information supplied by Holiday Autos)

Speed limits : Built-up areas: 50kmh/31mph major roads outside towns: 80kmh/50mph major roads outside towns:100kmh/62 mph).

Drink and driving: Blood alcohol limit is 90mg

It is compulsory to carry 2 warning triangles.

Seatbelts are compulsory if fitted.

Dipped headlights should be used in built-up areas after sunset.

Use of the horn is restricted to emergencies only.

Parking is strictly prohibited at all times on a single yellow line, unlike in the UK.

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