Above: Cyprus Fact Poster

It is south of Turkey in the Middle East of the Mediterranean Sea.

The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia

The temperature is with hot and dry during summer and cool in winters

There are 775,927 people in Cyprus’ population

Most of the population are Greek accumulating to 78% and 18 % are Turkish and the rest are different races.

The language spoken there would be mostly Greek and few in Turkish.

Religions are mostly in Greek Orthodox, an average would be in Muslim

Its Government is Republic

The family values in Cyprus are very important in their culture. Everyone is supposed to help everyone in the family, including the extended family to help their relatives. Both paternal and maternal grandfathers usually have a strong bond of connection with his grandchildren. The elders are very much respected and the children are always expected to take care of their parents when they age.

The proper etiquette in Cyprus culture would be the following:

Shaking of hands and maintain a smile and direct eye contact

Muslims don’t shake hands with women

Don’t call anyone in their first name unless you are invited to

In gatherings wait for the host to introduce you to other guests

When you leave, say goodbye to everybody before you leave

Gift Giving

Gift giving is not dependent on event

If invited in a Cypriot’s house, always bring a edible or consumable gift, could be pastries or the likes.

Don’t give white lilies as gifts because lilies are used in their funeral

Gifts shouldn’t be opened once received

Dining Etiquette

Shake everybody’s hands when arriving and leaving, this is a sign of respect to the owners of the house and to the guests

Dress casually but decent

After meals offer to help clearing out dishes and such

Always complement the house