Travel Information

• Greek is the official language but English is very widely spoken. A greater Knowledge of French and German is increasingly noticeable

• The currency of the Republic is Euro

• Banks in Cyprus open for the, public from 08:30 to 12:30 midday. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon.

• The voltage on the island is 240 Socket outlets are of flat 3 pin-type.

• All types of medication are available in well stocked pharmacies all over Cyprus.

• Telephone : Cyprus automatic telephone dialing system reaches 206 countries. Telecards can be purchased from Post Offices, kiosks and souvenir shops.

• There are two international airports in Cyprus, at Larnaca and Pafos.

• The two main ports are in Lemesos and Larnaca.

• Around 30 airlines connect Cyprus directly with most European and Middle-East countries, which provide ongoing services to anywhere in the world.

For more information visit:

http://cyprusconferences.org/travel_info.html - General Travel Information

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus - Information about Cyprus

http://www.cyprusvisa.eu - Cyprus visa information

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