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Cyprus Flag The Republic of Cyprus is an island country located in the eastern Mediterranean to the South of Turkey. Geographically, it is part of Asia, but culturally it has many links to Europe.

The two main ethnic communities in Cyprus are Greeks and Turkish Cypriots. When violence broke out between the two communities 1974, followed by an attempted coup d'état support by the military junta that ruled Greece at the time, Turkey invaded and occupied the northern part of the island (approximately one third of the country's land area). This part of island subsequently made a unilaterial declaration of independence, calling itself the "Turkish Republic of North Cyprus", but very few countries recognized it as an independent state. Today the island remains divided (although the Republic of Cyprus of course claims sovereignty over the whole island), and a UN demilitarized zone (the "Green Line") separate the two parts of Cyprus. Additionally, Cyprus is home to two smaller areas (Akrotiri and Dhekelia), known as the Sovereign Base Areas, which are under British sovereignty.

The total population of Cyprus as of 2006, was estimated as 855,000. More than a third of the population, 309,500, live in the vicinity of the national capital, Nicosia.

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The Cypriot economy is modern and developed, and principally based around services, tourism, and light manufacturing (the Turkish occupied parts of the island are however less developed economically). The offshore business sector is a particularly important of the economy. It is also worth nothing that Cyprus is now a member of the European Union, and has joined the eurozone, and has replaced its historical currency, the Cypriot Pound, with the euro.

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Here are some books about travel to Cyprus:

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Cyprus (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
By DK Publishing

DK Travel
Paperback (216 pages)

Cyprus (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. Includes beautiful new full-color photos, illustrations, and enhanced maps Extensive information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation New "Discovering" feature helps decide which regions are best suited to the trip.



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Frommer's Cyprus Day By Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket)
By Sue Bryant

Frommers
Paperback (192 pages)

Frommer s Cyprus Day By Day (Frommer s Day by Day - Pocket)
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Cyprus day by day is the perfect pocket guide book for independent travellers providing a practical, colourful format with useful, clear maps and expertly designed tours. The guide highlights the must-see places in separate Northern and Southern Cyprus sections and offers knowledgeable opinion on where to stay, eat and shop.

Includes for Southern Cyprus:

  • How to see the best of the area in a long weekend or one week.
  • Special Interest Tours for Food & Wine, Archeology, Spa, Religious Interest and Families.
  • The Great Outdoors: best beaches and where to go for hiking, golf and cycling.
  • Regional Tours around the Troodos mountains
  • An expert guide to the places to stay, eat and shop around Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia and Paphos.
  • Top tips and all you need to know to make the most of your trip in the Savvy Traveller chapter.
  • Maps to accompany every tour.

Includes for Northern Cyprus:

  • How to see the best of the area in one week, one day from Famagusta or one day from Nicosia.
  • Special Interest Tours for Religious Interest, Best Beaches, Outdoor Activities and Ancient History.
  • Regional Tours around Karpaz, West of Girne and Five Finger Mountains.
  • An expert guide to the places to stay, eat and shop around Girne (Kyrenia), Gazimagusa and Lefkosa.
  • Top tips and all you need to know to make the most of your trip in the Savvy Traveller chapter.
  • Maps to accompany every tour.
The Rough Guide to Cyprus 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
By Marc Dubin

Rough Guides
Paperback (528 pages)

The Rough Guide to Cyprus 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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The Rough Guide to Cyprus explores every corner of this Mediterranean paradise, from the fine, sandy beaches and wooded hillsides to the ancient churches and buzzing bars. The guide is fully up-dated taking in the island’s entry into the EU with new colour sections offering a guide to Cyprus’s hearty traditional cuisine and its rich artistic and religious architecture – breathtaking Ottoman mosques, Byzantine churches and gothic cathedrals. The full-colour introduction covers what not to miss and is illustrated with stunning photography showcasing Cyprus’s dramatic natural beauty. There are dozens of reviews from the best restaurants, nightlife and hotels in Cyprus to the top shopping spots, entertainment and outdoor activities, as well as all the essential information you need for the trip of a lifetime. The Rough Guide to Cyprus is the essential guidebook to this divided island, covering both North and South with an insider’s eye.

Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Cyprus.

Lonely Planet Cyprus (Country Travel Guide)
By Vesna Maric

Lonely Planet
Paperback (276 pages)

Lonely Planet Cyprus (Country Travel Guide)
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Swooshing down the slopes of the Troodos Massif or wreck diving in the Med; a feast of meze or coffee in a village kafeneio; north or south, or both - Lonely Planet's discerning guide helps you enjoy Cyprus like a local.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Comprehensive children's content highlights the island's top family-friendly activities
Unique cultural insights from both sides of the Green Line
Local tips and insights in a full-color chapter
North Cyprus, 6th (Bradt Travel Guide. North Cyprus)
By Diana Darke

Bradt Travel Guides
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North Cyprus, 6th (Bradt Travel Guide. North Cyprus)
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North Cyprus’s resorts, properties and facilities are growing rapidly. This new edition caters for travelers interested in exploring the ancient and modern culture of Cyprus, including the history behind the estrangement between the Turkish North and the Greek South, upon which a background is provided in the guide.  The discovery of classical ruins, monasteries, churches and castles has been made even easier with the advent of greater cross-border traffic. Also worth a visit is the Karpas Peninsula, renowned for its turtle population and often referred to as the nature reserve of Cyprus.

Marco Polo Cyprus (Travel Guide)
By Marco Polo

Heiler, Peter Ltd
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Marco Polo Cyprus (Travel Guide)
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