Cyprus

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Mesmerizing stretches of coastline…warm sun…crystal clear water perfect for blissful swimming. Cyprus offers history on the mythical island of Aphrodite’s Isle, the supposed birthplace of the goddess of love. With favorable tax rates and an expat community of over 60,000 this country has so much going for it.

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Cyprus Fast Facts

Population: 1,138,071

Capital: Nicosia

Language: Greek, Turkish

Climate: Temperate, Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and cool winters

Time Zone: GMT+2

Country Code: 357

Coastline: 648km

Location: Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey

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Cyprus Articles

World’s Fastest-Growing Economy
Posted on April 22, 2013 by International Living

Mongolia is the world’s most sparsely populated country, largely made up of steppe, mountains and a big piece of the Gobi desert. It’s also the world’s fastest-growing economy, thanks to vast underground riches; gold, copper, coal, tin, uranium and tungsten.
House-sitting in Cyprus
Posted on January 8, 2013 by Suchi Rudra

I didn’t buy this house, and I don’t pay rent or bills for it, either—but it’s mine to enjoy for the next six months while my boyfriend and I house-sit here, amid the magnificent landscape of the Karpaz Peninsula in Northern Cyprus. Before coming here, I had read some strange and fascinating things about the Karpaz Peninsula, as if it were a magical place. Much of it is true. There’s an energy on this isolated and largely undeveloped stretch of land.
Cyprus: Exploring Aphrodite’s Island
Posted on January 26, 2011 by Steenie Harvey

If your life lacks romance, Aphrodite’s Isle could change it forever. Where do you think the word ‘aphrodisiac’ comes from?
The Best Places in the World to do Business
Posted on February 1, 2010 by International Living

As I travel, I see many places that are compelling for talented entrepreneurs because of a combination of business opportunities, tax-advantaged corporate structures, and low cost of doing business. Here are some of those places
Aphrodite’s Isle: The Sunshine Island of Cyprus
Posted on February 2, 2009 by International Living

In mythology, Cyprus was the birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love. An island in the eastern Mediterranean, its year-round sunshine, favorable tax rates, and lower living costs have seduced 60,000 expats into settling here.
Winter Sunshine: Christmas on the Beach
Posted on December 23, 2008 by Steenie Harvey

Unless you’re wrapped in furs like Nanook of the North, spending Christmas on a European beach is usually a non-starter. But you can on the Isle of Aphrodite.
Cyprus Island: Have You Heard of This Winter Sunshine Island?
Posted on December 23, 2008 by Steenie Harvey

Seasonal cheer is in full swing in the Kamares club-house. Glitter, mince pies, sherry–it’s the annual Christmas Bazaar, and stalls are loaded with arts and crafts.
Look Beyond the Euro
Posted on October 16, 2007 by International Living

While worldwide media coverage is focusing on an ever-stronger euro, smart readers are exploring other options: 14 of the EU member countries do not use the euro right now. Although the U.K. and Denmark have special derogations, and Malta and Cyprus are set to join next year, you still have plenty of other ways to make your dollar go further in Europe.
Cyprus and Malta: Going for the Euro
Posted on October 11, 2007 by International Living

From one of the sunniest parts of Europe-encouraging news that makes investing here even …