Presentation of Cyprus : Geography

Country's official name :

Cyprus

Capital:

Nicosia

Population of main cities including suburbs:

Levkosia (230,000) ; Lemesos (180,000) ; Larnaka (80,000) ; Nea Pafos (50,000)

Area:

9,250 km²

Type of Climate :

Cyprus has a typical Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and a cool, rainy season that extends from October to March. The annual temperature is 21°C (69°F). The annual rainfall averages less than 500 mm. The mountain areas are colder and there are more rainfalls than coastal regions. Mountainous areas can have snowfall for as long as ten weeks beginning in January.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Nicosia

Summer Time Period :

Summer time from March to October although the weather can be sunny and summer like before June.

Official Language:

Greek and Turkish

Other Languages Spoken:

English is widely spoken. French and German are also spoken within the tourism industry.

Business Language(s):

English, French, German

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