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Ruins of a basilica, Limassol
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| Quick facts about Cyprus |
| Country code: CY | | Zone: Europe | | Country local name: Kypriaki Dimokratia | | Demonym: Cypriot | | Official languages: Greek, Turkish | | Driving on the left side of the road | | Currency: CYP (Cyprus Pound) | | Internet TLD: .cy | | Calling code: +357 | | Time zone: EET (UTC+2) - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3) | | UE accession: May 1 2004 | | Population: 855.000 | | Capital: Nikosia ( Lefkosia ) | | Biggest city: Nikosia ( Lefkosia ) |
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The climate is temperate and Mediterranean with dry summers and variably rainy winters. Summer temperatures range from warm at higher elevations in the Tröodos mountains to hot in the lowlands. Winter temperatures are mild at lower elevations, where snow rarely occurs, but are significantly colder in the mountains, where there is sufficient snow for a seasonal ski facility. Dust storms are frequent throughout the year.
When to go
June to September is the peak summer season, especially August, the month of Cypriots vacation. To avois crowds and high prices, you can visit Cyprus in May and September, when the weather is still nice.
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