Cyprus is a mountainous on its northern area while the south is covered with plaines. The country is located in the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean climate greatly affects the temperature of this country so it is always hot. During winter time the temperature becomes cooler. The capital city is Nicosia and the currency used is Cypriot Pound. There are three major languages spoken in Cyprus: Greek, English and Turkish. Their culture is a mixture of Middle Eastern and Greek influences. They have warm and hospitable people and foreigners are welcomed with open heat. Most locals would offer a foreigner a drink to feel at ease with them. Handshakes are the common form of greeting. When invited for dinner, make sure to bring a gift or flowers for the hosts. Casual is the word for their dress code but social functions require formal dressing while swimsuits must only be worn...
