The Republic of Cyprus is in the lower part of the island of Cyprus. To the north of the republic is the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The republic has four districts: Paphos (Pafos), Limassol (Lemesos), Nicosia (Lefkosia), and Larnaca (Larnaka). The island is the third largest in the Mediterranean, and its land is dominated by mountains and plains. The weather in Cyprus is typical of the Mediterranean. Cyprus temperatures can be very hot and dry during the summer months ... Read More

The Omeriye Mosque standing tall in the city of Nicosia Though in modern Cyprus, Islam is practiced by only 18% of the population, near the Main Municipal Market in the walled city of Nicosia lies another cultural and religious heritage of of the country - the Omeriye Mosque - one of the many influences of the faith. Ironically, the Omeriye Mosque was identified as the original church of the Order of the Augustinians which was dedicated to St. Mary. The discovery of the ... Read More

Above: Bus in Cyprus While 2.5 million visitors travel to Cyprus each year, it is believed that this modest figure could improve if it were not for the impression most people hold that getting there is more difficult and expensive because of change of flights. But this fact should not put you off if you wish to enjoy what Cyprus has to offer. There are different ways of getting there that will cater to any traveler. Traveling by air Above: Cyprus Airways Cyprus has three international ... Read More