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What is the capital of Cyprus?
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What is the capital of Cyprus?
Nicosia (Lefkosia), divided by a UN buffer zone.
2
Which currency does Cyprus use?
The euro, since 1 January 2008.
3
Which are the official languages in the constitution?
Greek and Turkish.
4
What type of government does Cyprus have?
A presidential republic; the President is head of state and government.
5
How long is the President's term?
Five years.
6
How many members does the House of Representatives elect?
56, plus 24 reserved seats for the Turkish Cypriot community that are unfilled.
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What is Independence Day in Cyprus?
1 October.
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Which anthem does the Republic of Cyprus use?
The Hymn to Liberty, also the anthem of Greece.
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What does the flag show?
A copper-coloured outline of the island over two olive branches on white.
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Which British bases remain on the island?
Akrotiri and Dhekelia, the Sovereign Base Areas.
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Where does Cyprus rank in size among Mediterranean islands?
Third, after Sicily and Sardinia.
12
What is the highest peak of Cyprus?
Mount Olympus (Chionistra), about 1,950 m, in the Troodos.
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Which range runs along the north coast?
The Kyrenia Range (Pentadaktylos).
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What is the central plain called?
The Mesaoria.
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What is the climate of Cyprus?
Mediterranean: hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters.
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Which is the second-largest city?
Limassol.
17
Which animal is the endemic wild sheep?
The Cyprus mouflon.
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Which turtles nest on Cyprus beaches?
The green turtle and the loggerhead turtle.
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Which side of the road do vehicles use?
The left.
20
What is Cyprus's time zone in winter?
Eastern European Time, UTC+2.
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Which cheese has EU protected status?
Halloumi.
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Which wine is one of the oldest named wines?
Commandaria.
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Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Cyprus?
Paphos, the Troodos painted churches and Choirokoitia.
24
What are Lefkara lace and tsiattista?
UNESCO intangible heritage: a handmade lace (2009) and improvised sung verse duels (2011).
25
Who is Christopher Pissarides?
A Cypriot-born economist who shared the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics.
26
What is Kataklysmos?
A water festival held on the Monday after Pentecost.
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Who won Cyprus's first Olympic medal, in 2012?
Pavlos Kontides, silver in sailing (Laser class).
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Which Cypriot football club reached the Champions League quarter-finals in 2011-12?
APOEL.
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What is the calling code of Cyprus?
+357.

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