CYPRUS: The First inhabitants of Cyprus are thougt to have migrated to the island from the lands now called Anatolia, Syria and Palestine between the years 7000-6500 BC. The mountains of these countries can be seen from the island on clear days. The name of Cyprus, which is the most important island in the
Eastern Mediterranean, came from the rich copper mines that were first used in the Bronze Age. Its location and natural resorces such as olives, cereals and grapes made
Cyprus a very important trading centre. Because of these, many ancient civlizations tried to capture it and those wich managed, each left behind a piece of their own important cultral heritage and made the island a centre of attraction . the Egyptians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Lusignans, Venetians and Ottomans were the most important ancient civilizations which ruled the island.
Cyprus, with its natural beauties and historical riches remains a centre of attracton for many people to this day.
The Chronological Calender of
Cyprus
BC 1450-700 Old Egypt DominationBC 700- 545 Assyrian DominationBC 545- 345 Persian DominatonBC 345- 290 Old Greek(Helen) DominationBC 290- 58 Ptolemik King DominationBC58-AC395 Roman Domination395 - 1190 Bzyantine Domination1190 - 1191 English Domination1191 - 1489 Louisianans Dominaton1489 - 1570 Venetian Domination1570 - 1878 Ottoman Domination1878 - 1960 English Domination1960 - 1963 Cyprus Republic1964 - 197 Turkish-Greek Administration1974
Cyprus Peace Action1975 - 1983 Turkish Federal State1983…TRNC
T R N C :
Established: 15.11.1983
Capital
City:
Lefkoşa /
NicosiaArea: 3,355 Km²Population: 208,886Other Major Towns: Kyrenia,
Famagusta, Güzelyurt, Iskele Language:Although Turkish is the offical language, English is also widely used and understood. Many hotels employ German speaking personnel. Some of the hotels have Arabic or French speaking personnel too. Climate:
Cyprus has a typical Mediterranen climate, summers are hot and dry and winters are generally rainy and warm. In summer the average temperature is 30ºC (90 F) and in the coldest months it is around 10ºC (50F).
Time:Local time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), however, from April to September the local times is three hours ahead of GMT. Passport and Visa:One can be admitted to
North Cyprus with any passport. A three month touristic visa is usually given upon entry. In order to extend the period, one must apply at the Immigration Office. Children younger than 16 years of age can be admitted under their parent’s passport.
Customs: There is no custom for private belongings and foodstuffs brought by tourists coming to the island. However it is forbidden to take historical works of art found in Cyprus off of the island. There is a substantial penalty for those found to be doing so.
Traffic:In the TRNC traffic flows from the left. International road and traffic signs are used. Maximum traveling speed is 100 km/h. Seat belts are obligatory.
Telephone:In order to call TRNC from abroad, after dailing 00 90 392, local numbers should be dailed. You can obtain telephone cards for the public telephones present in entrie TRNC, from the post offices.
Banks & Currency:In TRNC, numerous Turkish and Turkish Cypriot banks operate and they are open from Monday to Friday (except public holidays) between 08:00-02:00/14:00-16:00 hours. Turskih lira is used as the local currency. Exchanging all the currencies in banks, exchange offices and hotels, is possible . Visa card, credit card, master and euro cards, checks etc. Can be used in place of cash. Opening Hours:Shops are open with some variations but generally:Summer: 08:00 - 13:00 / 16:00 – 19:00Winter: 09:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 18:00Public Services:SummerMonday: 07:30 – 14:00 / 15:30 – 18:00Tuesday to Friday: 07:30 – 14:00WinterMonday to Friday: 08:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 17:00
Museums:During the summer season visiting hours of the museums can change. For informaiton, you can apply to Office of Museums and Old work of arts (00 90 392 227 29 16)
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