The people of Cyprus are traditionally warm and welcoming and consider a visit to their island as a compliment - one that is repaid with genuine hospitality, summed up in the Greek word Philoxenia: Friendship towards the guest. Their native language is Greek, but English is readily spoken in all the shops, restaurants and hotels - in fact just about everywhere. In a world of ever-increasing violence, Cyprus has a remarkably low crime rate, and from just one visit to the Island the visitor can understand why.
The pace is leisurely, the people kind and helpful, always ready with a smile. The Cypriots are hard workers too - resilient people who have withstood and accommodated the succession of invaders throughout their long history.
Today Cyprus is a singular marriage of ancient history with a modern infrastructure and cosmopolitan contemporary lifestyle. The Cypriots are well - educated and tend to be cosmopolitan and hardworking yet fun-loving, too. You'll feel the friendliness almost instantly when you arrive, as stress evaporates and relaxation becomes an art form. Which isn't all that surprising, really, for a place which Aphrodite herself couldn't bring herself to leave. Come and discover the quiet treasures of Cyprus. Wander about in comfort, and if you should ever get lost, the locals will happily show you the way.
About 78% of people are Greek and 18% are Turkish. Each group has its own schools.