Cyprus Key Facts

Cyprus Facts

Information on some Cyprus Key Facts...

Local Time UK time +2

Language Greek, Turkish, English

Euro

Dialling code from UK + 357

GDP 2006: US $17.6bn; US $21,088 per capita

UK exports to Cyprus were valued at £1.02m in 2006

The northern part of the island refers to itself as the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' (TRNC). It is not recognised by the UK, EU or UN, or by any other country except Turkey.

Cypriots enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the EU, and unemployment is low. Like most island economies, Cyprus is very dependent on imports. The main imports from all nations are:

Road vehicles

Power-generating equipment

Machinery

Medicines and pharmaceutical products

Clothing

Food

Drink

Cyprus Currency

Cyprus Key Facts - Travel to the North of Cyprus

Crossing the 'Green Line'

A buffer zone, known as the 'Green Line', was established following the hostilities in 1974, and is patrolled by UN peace keeping forces.

It divides the island from the coast north west of Morphou through Nicosia to Famagusta.

It is possible to visit the northern part of Cyprus by using any one of the official crossing points on the 'Green Line'. There are no longer any restrictions on how long you can stay in the northern part of Cyprus if you cross over.

The crossing points are located as follows:

Ledra Palace checkpoint in central Nicosia (Pedestrians Only)

Ledra Street in central Nicosia (Pedestrians only)

Agios Dometios in Nicosia

Two in the Eastern Sovereign Base Area: (Black Knight - Nr Ayios Nikolaos) and Pergamos (nr Dhekelia)

Astromeritis (near Morphou, and 30kms west of Nicosia)

You may take a hired car through the checkpoints, except at Ledra Palace and Ledra Street, which are for pedestrians only.

If you plan to take a hired car through the checkpoints, you should check first with the hire car company that they are content for you to do so, and whether you need to purchase additional insurance, available at the checkpoint, before crossing.

When passing through the crossing points you will need your passport. A separate sheet will be provided on which you will need to enter your passport details in order to pass through the crossing point.

Source - fco.gov.uk - travel and living abroad

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