Cyprus Information

Safety in Cyprus

Crime in Cyprus is, comparatively, at a very low level. The Police is always ready to assist anyone who needs help. In case of emergency, one may telephone 199 or 112 (in all towns). All policemen speak good English

Geography

Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Its 9,251 square kilometres (3,572 square miles) encompass citrus and olive groves, pine forested mountains, and some of Europe's cleanest beaches. Also the easternmost island in the Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus is approximately 105kilometres (60 miles) west of Syria, 75kilometres (47 miles) south of Turkey and 380kilometres (200 miles) north of Egypt. The nearest Greek point is the Greek island of Rhodes which is 380kilometres (200miles) to the west. The island has a mild, typically Mediterranean climate, with abundant sunshine even in winter and little rainfall. Prominent geographic features include the Troodos massif that occupies most of the southwestern part of the country, the Pentadaktylos range in the north around Kyrenia and the Messaoria Plain in between them. It is here that the capital city, Lefkosia, is located.

The elongated Karpasia Peninsula occupies the northeastern part of Cyprus, while the southeastern point terminates in Cape Gkreco. The southern coast is where the major towns of Larnaka and Lemesos are located. Pafos and the Akamas Peninsula are on the far western edge.

GDP

The GDP for Cyprus for 2002 is CY pounds 6 189 millions (estimated).

Per head capital CY pounds 8.730 for 2002.

Rate of inflation 2.8% for 2002.

Climate

Climatic conditions in Cyprus can be termed as excellent from a health point of view. Therefore, the climate is ideal for holiday travellers throughout the year.

Water

Water is safe to drink in Cyprus, as water pollution is negligible and every home has fresh running drinking-water. All the District Water Boards are in constant collaboration with the Government Health Services and the General Laboratory for the prevention of any toxicological and bacteriological infection of water in Cyprus.
Tap-water in hotels, restaurants, public premises, etc., is safe to drink.

Health

Cyprus is also free from dangerous infectious diseases. No vaccination requirements for any International Traveller

Banking Hours

September
Monday-Friday 08:15 - 13:00
Monday 15:15 - 16:45

October to April
Monday-Friday 08:30 - 13:00
Monday 15:15 - 16:45

May to August
Monday-Friday 08:15 - 13:00

Banks are closed at weekends and on public holidays and Easter Tuesday. Christmas Eve is a working day for banks.

Emergency Information

In case of emergency, immediate response is given by the following telephone numbers, where English is spoken:

Ambulance: 199, 112
Fire Service: 199, 112
Police: 199, 112

Night Pharmacies: 192

AIDS Advisory Centre: +357 22 30 51 55

NARCOTICS Emergency Service: 1401

Hospitals

Lefkosia General Hospital: +357 22 80 14 00, 22 80 14 75 (Accidents & Emergency)
Lemesos General Hospital: +357 25 80 11 00, 25 30 57 70
Larnaka General Hospital: +357 24 80 05 00, 24 80 03 69
Pafos General Hospital: +357 26 80 32 60, 26 30 61 00
Paralimni Hospital: +357 23 82 12 11
Polis Hospital: +357 26 32 14 31
Kyperounta Hospital: +357 25 53 20 21

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