An average 340 days of sunshine a year make Cyprus an agreeable place to visit or live and holiday in

Outdoor activities are abundant, including trekking, golf, sailing and diving, ideal for nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts

Cyprus's biggest tourism market has seen an increase in the arrivals from Britain showing a 50% increase in business

Beautiful golden sandy beaches and ancient monuments, castles, walled cities, abbeys, Roman ruins, make Cyprus a great holiday location with varied appeal

Cyprus offers an interesting mix of cultures, with strong UK, Greek, Middle Eastern and Turkish influences. In addition, most of the local people speak English are welcoming and hospitable towards visitors.

Proximity to the European mainland means that Cyprus benefits from regular budget direct flights, making access to the island very easy. 

Although Greek is the national language of Cyprus, English is spoken almost everywhere with the exception of some remote villages.

Difficulties with employing workers and enforcing contracts, along with a low    level of investor protection, contribute to Cyprus’s lower ranking.

Cyprus is a divided island.

The number of unemployed persons registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of January 2010, reached 23,645 persons.