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People in Cyprus
The population of Cyprus is around 720,000. Interestingly there are 2 diverse types of people in Cyprus and they usually live in split areas. Out of the total population, around 78% of people are of Greek origin and the rest 18% are Turkish. Both the groups have their own schools. Cyprus’s majority population is farmers in profession who work near their own villages.
The people living in the city dress in modern outfits, though in the country areas people wear conventional decorated vests and lengthy black trousers known as vrakas. Women usually wear blouses and skirts called sarkas.
In terms of nature, the inhabitants of Cyprus are habitually welcoming and warm who considers a visit to Cyprus as compliment and tries to repay with authentic hospitality, known widely as Philoxenia in their language: Friendship towards visitors. Their local language is Greek, though English is gladly spoken in shops, hotels, restaurants and almost everywhere.
The people are helpful and kind, always equipped with a bright smile. The Cypriots also are very hard working and tough people who have accommodated and endured the series of invaders all through their protracted history.
Most of the Cypriots are mainly of Greek descent. Generally, they converse using Greek and mostly are Cypriot Orthodox Christians. The people, who are of Turkish descent, are mainly Muslims and converse in Turkish language.
All in all the island of Cyprus is a great land to visit where the visitors or guests are treated with great enthusiasm and gladness by the warm and loving inhabitants.
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