Tourist Information about Cyprus
Cyprus Background
Independence from the UK was approved in 1960 with constitutional guarantees by the Greek Cypriot majority to the Turkish Cypriot minority. In 1974, a Greek-sponsored attempt to seize the government was met by military intervention from Turkey, which soon controlled almost 40% of the island. In 1983, the Turkish-held area declared itself the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus", but it is recognized only by Turkey. UN-led direct talks between the two sides to reach a comprehensive settlement to the division of the island began in January 2002.
Tourist Destinations in Cyprus
| Amathus | Ayia Napa | Coral Bay |
| Degirmenlik | Kyrenia | Larnaca |
| Limassol | Nicosia | Paphos |
| Paralimni | Peyia | Polis |
| Protaras |