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The shortness of distances in Cyprus and the possession by nearly every family
of at least one car, which is used for journeys both in and outside the cities,
have inhibited the development of public transport. In fact, public transport is
confined mainly to urban bus services, and bus use itself has declined in recent
years.
Taxi services within and between cities are provided by many private
operators.
The road network is being improved continuously with the aim of reducing
accidents and of providing safe access to all areas of the country. The cities
are linked by four-lane motorways, and generally the roads are of a very high
standard. There are no road tolls.
Cyprus uses right-hand drive vehicles, with driving on the left. Fuel can be
bought at money-operated pumps outside normal filling station hours.
There are two international airports (Larnaca and Paphos) in the areas
controlled by the Republic of Cyprus. There are no internal flights. There are
two sea ports (Limassol and Larnaca).
Cyprus has three marinas, one at Larnaca, one at the Agios Raphael hotel in
Limassol and one at Latsi. Craft are also accommodated at the small harbour of
Kato Paphos.
Text last edited on: 12/2007
Source: European Union
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