Cyprus
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Cyprus is a Eurasian island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided into Greek (Republic of Cyprus) and Turkish (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) parts. The UN still treats the North of the island as a militarily occupied area. The Republic of Cyprus is part of the European Union.
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| Language: | Greek, Turkish |
| Capital: | Nicosia |
| Population: | 794,600 |
| Currency: | Euro ( € ) in the south, Turkish Lira (TRL) in the north |
| Hitchability: |  (good)
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Public transportation is very poor in Cyprus so to get to some places you have to hitchhike or rent a car. Knowing that, especial in rural areas in Troodos moutains is easy to hitchhike, even with little trafic, everyone stops for you, even without asking.
Cities
(Turkish names of cities in brackets)
Ferries to Cyprus
From Turkey there are ferries from Taşucu and other places.
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