Cyprus is an island situated in the northeast corner of the Mediterranean Sea, at the meeting point of Europe, Asia and Africa. This strategic position has played an important role in the development of Cyprus into a centre for international business and tourism. Paphos is a mature and well-established area and has been popular with British holidaymakers for years. The city of Paphos on the southwest coast of Cyprus was the capital of the island in Roman times, and dates from 1400 BC.

It has been written in Greek mythology that the area of Paphos is where the Greek Goddess of Love, Aphrodite rose from the waves at the spot marked by ‘Aphrodite's Rock'. Paphos played an important role in the times of early Christianity and there are many historical connections. With this historic and archaeological wealth, parts of Paphos have been declared as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites.

Cyprus is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth, and the Council of Europe and has joined the European Union - May 2004. Cyprus has the best economy amongst the countries to join the E.U. in May 2004.

Cyprus is one of the world's favourite holiday destinations with over three million people visiting the island of Aphrodite each year. Apartments in the Paphos area represents a good investment as a holiday home or a safe buy-to-let investment, when coupled with capital growth in property, in Paphos for the past year rising by a healthy 10 to 15%.

• Cyprus is the third largest Mediterranean island. It is a place of outstanding beauty, ranging from stunning sandy beaches, mountain ranges and fertile olive groves to medieval castles and Roman temples.
• There are a large number of flights to Cyprus each week including many low cost arlines so it's easy to reach.
• Cyprus has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe
• Cyprus offers a all year round sunshine, with very mild winters
• Cyprus was previousley a British colony with a large number of Cypriots speaking perfect english, There is a large expat community and cars drive on the left!
• Cyprus is a wonderful retirement option with overseas pensions being taxed at only 5%.
Cyprus joined the Euro Single Currency in January 2008, and offers a low cost of living.
• Cyprus gives you the opportunity for all-year-round golf with three existing courses and other being constructed.
• Cyprus has a diverse tourist economy attracting people from accross Europe and the middle east.
We have offices in Paphos so local help and advice is always available.

Population: 807,000 (UN, 2004)

Capital: Lefkosia to Greek Cypriots, Lefkosa to Turkish Cypriots

Area: 9,251 sq km

Coastline: 648km

Language: Greek, Turkish

Local Currency: Cyprus pound, Turkish lira used in north

Ethnic Groups: Greek 77%, Turkish 18%, and Other 5%

Life Expectancy: 78.50 years

Major Religion: Christianity, Islam

Government Type: Republic

Independence: 16 August 1960 from the UK

Legal System: Based on common law, with civil law modifications

GNI per capita: US $16,510 (World Bank, 2006)

Main export: Clothing, potatoes, cigarettes and pharmaceuticals