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Here are some facts & useful information for southern Cyprus and in particular Paphos.
Telephone Numbers.
Police / Fire: 199 or 112
Pafos Hospital: 26803100
Pafos Police HQ: 26806060 Pafos Airport: 26778833
Pharmacies: 90901406
Airports: 77778833
Pafos Tourist Info: 26932841
Banking Hours.
Monday - Friday: 08:15 - 12:30
Some banks are open for tourist services during the summer approx. 14:00 - 17:00
ATM's are widely available throughout the island
Shopping Hours.
October - April: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:30 - 17:30
May - September: 08:00 - 13:00 & 16:00 - 19:00 Wednesday & Saturday shops are open half day. Sunday shops are closed.
In tourist areas during summer shops maintain extended hours
Currency. € (Euro) One € is 100 cents
Language.
Greek is the national language of Cyprus, but English is spoken almost everywhere.
Place Names.
Names of places have been converted into Latin characters according to the official System of Translation of the Greek alphabet. i.e.
Lefkosia = Nicosia Lemesos = Limassol Ammochostos = Famagusta
Driving
The Cypriots drive mainly on the Left Hand Side of the road.
Electricity Supply
The electricity supply and plugs are 240 VAC 13amp square 3 pin plugs (Same as UK).
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