Cyprus is a large island situated in the eastern Aegean in the Mediterranean Sea, the capital Nicosia. Cyprus is sometimes written as Cyprus, Kipra, Kypros and similar variations.

As a destination, Cyprus is not just the beach (although they are amazing and very clean) but can provide holidays and ski and hiking on its massive mountains, charming villages, hills blessed with vines close to the towns where you can taste Cypriot wine very tasty.

Cyprus is an island divided in two, the north belonging to Turkey. This is called "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus", but is recognized as legitimate only by Turkey. The south is an independent republic called the Republic of Cyprus ". Republic of Cyprus is part of the European Union, although the north is also a member.

Nicosia is the capital, it is divided by the "Green Line" into two parts, like the division of Berlin during the cold war. Access between the two parties is usually restricted.

Many tourists go in Larnaca, the largest port on the coast of south-east of the island.