People of Cyprus
The people of Cyprus are warm generous which is why Cyprus is rightfully called the island of love. The people of Cyprus owe their individuality to the fact that they are the products of the amazingly rich history of an island at the cross-roads of three continents.

Healthcare
The health care service in Cyprus is of a very high standard and available to everyone. It is wise to drink bottled water or boil the tap water as in most European countries. Skin protection against the strong sun should be used at all times.

Weather
The climate on the island is mild winters and hot dry summers. The average daytime temperature in winter is about 10-13C and 26-29C in summer. Cyprus enjoys 300 sunny days a year which in summer is an average of 11 hours each day and in the winter months of December and January the average of 6 hours. In winter the Troodos Mountain range provides good skiing conditions.

Banking
The currency in Cyprus is the Cyprus pound (CYP) which is made of of 100 cents to the pound. The banks are only open between the hours of 08.15 - 12.30 Monday to Friday, throughout the year. All of the banks in Cyprus adhere to the British method of banking.

Quality of life
The standard of living is higher than the per capita income alone can express. Outside of the main towns It is virtually pollution free. The crime rate is only 1/6 of the average crime rate in Europe, which makes Cyprus a very comfortable island to live on with excellent housing conditions. VAT from 1 January 2003 is 15% A couple wishing to live in Cyprus could easily have a comfortable lifestyle from CY£5,000 to CY£6,000 per year.

Greek is the official language in Cyprus, but most people will speak in English.
If you try to speak to a Greek in their language, they will reply to you in English.

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