The Republic of Cyprus is an island country consisting of two parts, Turkish and Greek. Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, especially for coastal nature lovers, which is divided into northern and southern parts. The northern part of this beautiful island is Turkish and the southern part is Greek. Southern Cyprus, or Greek Cyprus, is the main part of the island of Cyprus recognized by the international community and its capital is Nicosia, a member of the European Union. Southern Cyprus has beautiful and interesting mountains, especially for mountaineers, as well as numerous historical monuments, beautiful beaches and very famous restaurants. The country has the most coastal blue flags in the world. The Blue Beach Flag is awarded by the World Tourism Organization to beaches that are of world standard in terms of cleanliness and care. The currency of southern Cyprus has been the “euro” since 2008.
Geographical location of Southern Cyprus
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and is located at the confluence of Asia, Europe and Africa. The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, after the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The capital of Southern Cyprus is South Nicosia, which is located almost in the center of the island of Cyprus. The area of this zone is 3500 square kilometers and has a population of 300 thousand people. The major cities in Southern Cyprus are Nicosia, Paphos, Larnaca and Limassol.
Weather in Southern Cyprus
Due to its location in the Mediterranean Sea, South Cyprus has a hot and dry climate in summers and cool winters. Cyprus has a tropical climate with sunshine all day long. Days in summer are long, dry and hot with temperatures around 30 to even 40 degrees and the heat is reduced by the breeze in the coastal areas; Spring and autumn have a pleasant warmth. Winters are often mild, but with tropical storms, villages on higher ground are often cold and icy, and there is heavy snowfall in the Troodos Mountains, usually for several weeks.
Religion of the people in Southern Cyprus
The Greeks are Orthodox Christians and the Turkish Cypriots are Muslims.
The language of the people in Southern Cyprus
About 80% of Cypriots speak Greek and 11% speak Turkish. The Greek accent in Cyprus is different from the Greek language in mainland Greece. Turkish is spoken in Turkish Cyprus. Cyprus was a British colony from 1878 to 1960 and its inhabitants are fluent in English. Even today, Britain maintains its military bases in Cyprus. Speaking English, German and French is common in tourist centers.
Culture of the people in Southern Cyprus
Cyprus has a very hospitable people. The government of South Cyprus attaches great importance to children, so that in this country children study in a completely safe environment, and efforts are made to assess the way children travel. Keep in mind that theft in Southern Cyprus has generally decreased in recent years. Family is very important and special respect is given to adults. Religious beliefs are also at the heart of society, and all family members are expected to attend church services regularly. It is common for them to shake hands when meeting, whether it is their first time meeting or meeting someone you have known for a long time. It is also important to be modest. Rejecting a Greek coffee or drink is considered disrespectful.
Economic situation of Southern Cyprus
The economy of South Cyprus is based on the free market. In this country, the export sectors are mostly seen in the direction of citrus. What is mostly exported from South Cyprus is genuine tobacco. Tourism is an important economic sector in South Cyprus and the government has made significant investments in this area. South Cyprus has also been able to grow its economy in terms of industrial products, so that all kinds of leather clothing in this country are designed and sold with unparalleled quality. Education systems in South Cyprus are another way of increasing communication space in the country and the elite force in South Cyprus is much more widespread than before. The long-term unemployment rate in Southern Cyprus has dropped to less than one percent. When it comes to financial security in South Cyprus, we have to look at the tourism sector as well as trade relations, and the country owes its entire economy to the tourists who choose to travel to this country. However, the arrival of foreign investors in South Cyprus has also provided a good financial security environment, so that the country has been able to create large-scale financial projects with a view to foreign investors, which has contributed to economic growth.
Cost of living in Southern Cyprus
The cost of living in this country was not cheap before Cyprus joined the European Union, but now there are very few items that are expensive and most goods are moderately priced compared to other parts of Europe. Many foods are about 10 to 20% cheaper than in northern Europe. All goods and services in Cyprus are sold at 17% VAT, which is the lowest VAT rate in the whole of Europe, and Cypriot corporate income tax is 10%, which is the lowest rate among European countries. People in South Cyprus generally pay a lot for internet services. The minimum cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment in a city like Nicosia or Limassol is around 400 to 500 euros. A similar case can be found in Larnaca and Paphos for 300 euros. If you want to have a luxury life, the costs will be more than 39% higher than in Iran.
