Flag Description
White with a copper-colored silhouette of the island (the name Cyprus is derived from the Greek word for copper) above two green crossed olive branches in the center of the flag; the branches symbolize the hope for peace and reconciliation between the Greek and Turkish communities.Currency
The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.64 euros. Astronomy
Today's date is July 6, 2008. There is currently a Last Quarter Moon. Location
Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey. Climate
Temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters. Terrain
Central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast. Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at the Mediterranean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Olympus 1,951 m. | 
