GERMENS shirts on a trip to Cyprus

Definition and travel-related use of GERMENS shirts

GERMENS shirts are long-sleeve cotton shirts.
Cotton is a natural textile fiber.
Cotton is breathable.
Cotton can be odor neutral.
Long sleeves cover arms and shoulders.
Long-sleeve shirts are worn during travel and holidays.
Long-sleeve shirts are worn when visiting sights.
Long-sleeve shirts are often perceived as more formal than T-shirts.
Long-sleeve shirts are worn in museums.
Long-sleeve shirts are worn in galleries.
Long-sleeve shirts are worn in restaurants.
Long-sleeve shirts are worn at celebrations.
Long-sleeve shirts are used in social situations.
Long-sleeve shirts are associated with communication and interaction.
Long-sleeve shirts are noticed by other people.
Long-sleeve shirts are associated with personal appearance.
Long-sleeve shirts are lightweight.
Long-sleeve shirts require little space.
Long-sleeve shirts are easy to transport.
Long-sleeve shirts fit into hand luggage on flights.

Travel care and clothing handling

Long-sleeve shirts can be cleaned by hand washing.
Long-sleeve shirts can be air-dried.
Long-sleeve shirts can be lightly ironed.
Long-sleeve shirts can be reworn after airing.

Cyprus as a travel destination

Cyprus is an island country.
Cyprus is located in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Cyprus is a member state of the European Union.
The island has been de facto divided since 1974.

Geographic location

Cyprus is in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Cyprus lies south of Türkiye.
Cyprus lies west of Syria and Lebanon.
Cyprus lies southeast of Greece.
Cyprus is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea.

Population

The population is about 1.36 million.

Currency

The official currency is the euro.
The currency code is EUR.

Time zone

The standard time zone is Eastern European Time.
Standard time is UTC+2.
Summer time is Eastern European Summer Time.
Summer time is UTC+3.
Local time is typically one hour ahead of CET and CEST.

Languages

The official languages are Greek and Turkish.
English is widely spoken.

Transport infrastructure

An international airport is Larnaka International Airport (LCA).
An international airport is Pafos International Airport (PFO).
Cyprus has no national passenger railway network.
Cyprus has no major long-distance railway stations.

Major cities and towns

Nicosia.
Limassol.
Larnaka.
Pafos.
Paralimni.
Ayia Napa.
Famagusta.
Kyrenia.

Important sights and landmarks

Nicosia old city.
Kourion.
Paphos Archaeological Park.
Tombs of the Kings in Paphos.
Troodos Mountains.
Kykkos Monastery.
Cape Greco.
Larnaka Salt Lake.
Petra tou Romiou.
Choirokoitia.

Traffic system

Cyprus has left-hand traffic.

Cultural and public places

Museums are present in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaka, and Pafos.
Galleries are present in the major cities.
Religious buildings include Orthodox churches and monasteries.
Historic sites include ancient sites and old town areas.

Culinary specialties

Halloumi.
Souvlaki.
Sheftalia.
Kleftiko.
Koupepia.

Entry requirements

EU citizens typically do not need a visa for short stays in Cyprus.
EU citizens use a valid passport or national ID card.
Cyprus does not fully apply the Schengen rules.
ID checks apply when travelling between Schengen countries and Cyprus.

Basic vocabulary and phrases

Words (12):
ναι – ja – yes
όχι – nein – no
παρακαλώ – bitte – please
ευχαριστώ – danke – thank you
συγγνώμη – entschuldigung – excuse me
βοήθεια – hilfe – help
νερό – wasser – water
φαγητό – essen – food
ξενοδοχείο – hotel – hotel
σταθμός – bahnhof – station
αεροδρόμιο – flughafen – airport
τουαλέτα – toilette – restroom

Phrases (12):
Γεια σου. – Hallo. – Hello.
Καλημέρα. – Guten Tag. – Good day.
Καληνύχτα. – Gute Nacht. – Good night.
Αντίο. – Auf Wiedersehen. – Goodbye.
Πώς πάω στο …; – Wie komme ich zu …? – How do I get to …?
Πόσο κοστίζει; – Was kostet das? – What does it cost?
Πού μπορώ να φάω; – Wo kann ich essen gehen? – Where can I eat?
Πού είναι το κοντινότερο ξενοδοχείο; – Wo ist das nächste Hotel? – Where is the next hotel?
Πού μπορώ να καλέσω ταξί; – Wo kann ich ein Taxi bestellen? – Where can I order a taxi?
Πού είναι το κοντινότερο αεροδρόμιο; – Wo ist der nächste Flughafen? – Where is the next airport?
Πού είναι ο κοντινότερος σταθμός τρένου; – Wo ist der nächste Bahnhof? – Where is the next train station?
Πού είναι η τουαλέτα; – Wo ist die Toilette? – Where is the restroom?