Name and capital

Republic of Cyprus• It´s a Eurasian island country

• It´s in the Eastern Mediterranean

• It´s the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.

Nicosia

Nicosia• is the capital and largest city on Cyprus• is main business center• is the only divided capital in the world: -the southern and the northern portions -divided by a Green Line• is located near the center of the island,

Year of entry to the EU• After opposing to enter the EU finally decided to join

in 2004

POLITICAL SYSTEM• Politics of the Republic

of Cyprus takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic.

• President of Cyprus is both head of state and head of government.

POLITICAL SYSTEM• There are multi-party system

This is the most popular party in Cyprus.

POLITICAL SYSTEM• Executive power is

exercised by the government

• The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature

• Legislative power is vested in both the government and the House of Representatives which is Unicameral.

POLITICAL SYSTEM

• Cyprus is a divided island since 1974

• In 1974, Turkey took control of the third part of the territory north of the country.

POLITICAL SYSTEM

• In November 1983 sector was self-proclaimed Turkish unilaterally as an independent republic

• Turkish and Cypriot communities have been separated by the "Green Line".

OFICIAL LENGUAGES• Of the estimated 736,000 population of the

island, around 13% speak the official language Turkish, and 84% speak the official language Greek

The island of Cyprus is situated in the Mediterranean Sea, 113 km south of Turkey, 120 km west of Syria, 150 km east of the Greek island of Kastellorizo .

POPULATIONPOPULATION• People: 800.000

• Life expectancy: 77,9 years

• Children: 1,80

• Religiono Greek Orthodox :78%o Muslim: 18% o Others: 4%

• Ethnic compositiono Greek: 78%o Turkish: 18%o European non-Greeks: 4%

Currency• In Cyprus, the currency is the Euro, but they have a different design.

• All of them have twelve stars, which represent the ue, the words: KYΠPOΣ y KIBRIS (Greek and Turkish Cyprus) and the year of issue.

• They were presented on 14th october 2005

OFICIAL LENGUAGES

OFICIAL LENGUAGES• The official languages in Cyprus are Greek

and English

OFICIAL LENGUAGES• Of the estimated 736,000 population of the

island, around 13% speak the official language Turkish, and 84% speak the official language Greek

Halloumi Cheese

“Mezedes”

HIROMERI

WINE

BEER Grape-Based

However, do not just alcohol.Airani

Cypriot coffee

Traditions of Cyprus

EU programme

Introduction• The culture of Cyprus is divided between the two

distinct cultures of Greek and Turkish Cypriots• Each community maintains its own culture, linked to

the cultures of Greece and Turkey.

Art• The art history of Cyprus can be said to stretch back

up to 10.000 years.• The island is also the home to numerous examples of

high quality religious icon painting from the Middle Ages.

Art• Cypriot architecture was heavily influenced by

French Gothic and Italian renaissance

Important days and festivals

• The calendar part of Cyprus is provided by the Greek Orthodox Church.

• There are a number of important cultural events such as wine and the Festival of Paphos Aphrodite Festival

The carnival of Cyprus

• It is around 10 days to have fun with costumes and parades. It´s de most important.

The carnival of Cyprus• Limassol is the center of the celebrations for this

festival.

Anthestiria• The Festival is a celebration of spring and flowers. In

Larnaka a parade of floats and decorations are held annually in May along "the Phinikoudes" the lovely palm-lined seafront promenade.

Easter• During there is a daily service of the church at dusk,

when a special hymn to Our Lady called "Hairetismoi" is sung

• Easter is the biggest party of all.

Larnaka Festival• Is one of the main cultural events in Cyprus

withgreat performances, theater and dance with famous international artists.

Limassol Wine Festival• Limassol Wine Festival. At the end of August is a fun

time to be inLimassol, because the Limassol Wine Festival is held in the Municipal Garden of town along the seafront near the old town.

Music and anthem• The music of Cyprus has a strong influence of Greek

music.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMo8s-BnIvc The Anthem: is the same as Greek anthem• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPPuD8dM0AY• It was written in 1823 by the Greek Dionysios

Solomos and the lyric is:

Music and anthem• Cyprus Anthem Text Lyrics

I shall always recognise youBy the dreadful sword you hold,As the earth, with searching vision,You survey, with spirit bold.'Twas the Greeks of old whose dyingBrought to birth our spirit free.Now, with ancient valour rising,Let us hail you, Oh Liberty!Now, with ancient valour rising,Let us hail you, Liberty,Now, with ancient valour rising,Let us hail you, Liberty!

GEOGRAPHYGEOGRAPHY• Cyprus is an island in the

Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey.

• Is the third largest island in the Mediterranean.

Beaches

Wether• Cyprus has a subtropical climate – Mediterranean and Semi-

arid type• Very mild winters (on the coast) and warm to hot summers• Snow is possible only in the Troodos Mountains. • Rain occurs mainly in winter, with summer being generally

dry.• The warmest climate in the Mediterranean part of the EU• The average annual temperature on the coast is around 24 °C

during the day and 14 °C at night

Football