Larnaca information

Population

• Population (de jure): 818.200 (End 2003)
• 79,1%: Greek Cypriots (646.900)
• 10,7%: Turkish Cypriots (87.800)
• 10,2%: Foreign residents (83.500)
  

Note: Prior to the Turkish invasion (July-August 1974) the two communities lived together in roughly the same proportions (4 Greek Cypriots : 1Turkish Cypriot) in all six administrative districts of the island. Since the invasion, about 57 000 Turkish Cypriots emigrated, with the result that today they constitute only 10,7% of the population compared to 18% before July 1974.

• Lefkosia (Nicosia): 213.500 (part of Lefkosia in the Government controlled area)
• Lemesos (Limassol): 167.800
• Larnaka: 74.700
• Paphos: 49.700
  Note: All place names have been converted into Latin characters according to the official System of Transliteration of the Greek alphabet.

Cypriot Health and Safety

Pre-Departure:
Travellers heading to Cyprus do not need to obtain any compulsory vaccinations prior to their departure for the country, as it does not have any dangerous or infectious diseases. However it is recommended that visitors have been vaccinated against tetanus.
Insurance: It is important to take out an extensive travel insurance plan for the duration of your trip, as only in the event of a medical emergency is health care free.
Water: According to the Cyprus Ministry of Health, the drinking water is of a high quality and is safe to consume.

Emergencies: In the case of a medical emergency, the free care for tourists is also only available at government-run hospitals or clinics. The emergency number for the ambulance service is 199, 112. Take your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you (available at most post offices) and it will entitle you most forms of emergency treatment free of charge.

Should travellers require in-patient or out-patient doctor visits (in non-urgent medical situations), then they will be required to pay for treatment. If you require a local doctor, check out your local newspaper, which lists the names of duty doctors as well as pharmacies in each area. Alternatively, if you are holidaying in the following areas, dial these numbers for a private doctor: Ammochostos – 1433; Larnaka – 1434; Lefkosia – 1432; Lemesos – 1435; Pafos – 1436.

Safety in Cyprus

Crime in Cyprus is, comparatively, at a very low level. The Police are always ready to assist anyone who needs help. In case of emergency, one may telephone 199 or 112 (in all towns). All policemen speak good English.