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CYPRUS |
Republic of Cyprus |
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Area: |
Total 9 251 km² (3 572 sq. miles) |
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Highest Point: |
1 951 m |
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Capital: |
Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
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Currency: |
Euro (€) (Previously: Cyprus Pound (CYP, CY£)) |
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Languages: |
Greek, Turkish, English |
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Days of sunshine per year: |
340 |
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Blue flag beaches: |
39 |
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International Airports: |
Pafos (Paphos) & Larnaca (Larnaka) |
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Airlines serving Cyprus: |
39 |
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International Ports: |
Limassol (Lemesos) & Larnaca (Larnaka) |
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Member of: |
European Union, British Commonwealth, CE, FAO, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICFTU, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IHO, |
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International Dialing code: |
+357 |
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Internet top-level domain (TLD): |
.cy |
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Religions: |
Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, Roman Catholic |
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Time zone: |
Winter: Eastern European Time (EET) (UTC+2) |
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Government: |
Republic |
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Population: |
est. 835 000 (2005) |
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Population density: |
90/km² (233/sq. mile) |
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP): |
Total est. $17.49 billion (2005) |
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Human Development Index (HDI): |
0.891 (high) (2003) |
Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture
Limassol (Lemesos) 
The city of Lemesos is situated in a picturesque location on the shores of the Bay of Akrotiri, between the two ancient city kingdoms of Amathus to the east and Kourion to the west. It is within an hour's drive from the capital Lefkosia to the north, the port/airport cities of Larnaka to the east and Paphos to the west and the main mountain resorts of the Troodos range. With a population of around 200,000, Limassol is the second largest town on the island, and is situated midway between Paphos and Larnaca. It is well known for being a bustling cosmopolitan metropolis, as well as a town steeped in history.
Restaurants and taverns serve a whole range of local, regional and international dishes. It is famous for the variety of its night entertainment, its tavernas with bouzouki music, modern discos and steamy nightclubs. The hospitality and lively nature of the people of Lemesos is well known to both Cypriots and foreign visitors alike.
Sights to see in Limassol
• Sanctuary of Aphrodite - Place of pilgrimage in the ancient Greek world
• Ancient Curium - Greco-Roman Theatre overlooking the Limassol coast
• Visit the Sculpture Park at Molos
• Visit the Zoo
• Go the annual Limassol Wine Festival
• Go shopping at Anexartisias street - Limassol's busiest street
The Municipality of Limassol may provide you with updated information regarding happenings in and around the Limassol area.
Municipality of Limassol
23 Arch. Kyprianou Street
3036 Limassol
Tel: +357 25 884 300 | Fax: +357 25 365 497
email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy
