Cyprus is an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea south of the Anatolian Peninsula. Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004 and adopted the euro in 2008.

The island has one of the most attractive weather conditions in Europe with over 320 days of sun per annum, giving the ability of citizens to enjoy the beach, the sun, and the mountains within easy reach. It provides a high standard of living with the lowest reported crime rates in Europe, and this is recognized by thousands of foreigners who took up residency in Cyprus, making the island a cosmopolitan place to live in.