
A new edition by the Press and Information Office
The Press and Information Office has issued a new edition of the publication "About Cyprus" in English. This reference work, updated and published about every two years, comprises about 400 pages and includes information on Cyprus primarily through the work carried out by the various government departments. It also gives a picture of the main fields of activity on the island as well as information on the services provided by the state both to the local population and to foreign nationals wishing to do business or invest in Cyprus. The publication has a plethora of photos, maps, charts and tables aiming to provide a visual perspective of life on the island. The book is divided into various sections to assist the reader in retrieving information on specific topics of interest. Each section is subdivided into themes related to the main section. The information included in the largest part of the book was submitted by the relevant government departments. "About Cyprus" is one in a series of recently upgraded publications by the Press and Information Office that are distributed free of charge around the world as well as in Cyprus, to provide useful information about our country. A comprehensive catalogue of all publications (print and electronic) is available at the Press and Information Office, as well as on the webpage www.moi.gov.cy/pio - 25.01.2008