Location Research - Paphos, Cyprus - Primary Research + Secondary Research

This is going to be primary research about the location of my project that I found by interviewing my father who lives there and then I will be also adding some secondary research. The location is Paphos, Cyprus. 

Primary Research:

Paphos is not really known for its architecture and is mostly classically/traditionally built. This is one of the reasons for the choice of location, so the concept of my project would contrast in comparison to the usual Paphos structures. 

Life in Cyprus is generally relaxing, it is a great place for businesses as the taxation is really low, and is also a safe place with the crime rate being really low. 

There are several employment prospects, it is a very geographic location with obstructed sea views, no traffic, and no busy city stress.  

Because of the classical/traditional built of this city, it would be revolutionary for such a structure to be built there as it would be the first big modern project to exist there. 

The exact location would be close to the port which is located at the lowers parts of Paphos. Its accessibility ranges from cars, busses, taxis, and more since it is also a touristic place and transportation is available everywhere. 

It reaches my target market since there are many business people in these areas, locals and foreigners. 

The competition is also limited since there are mostly small businesses active and there being little to no similar work opportunities within such type of structures.

There are further advantages to choosing this location, such as having a high percentage of people or work partners, collaborators or clients that would want to come to work there or visit because the prices are low and it is not a dense/congested place. 

Extra Secondary Research:

Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, South of the Anatolian Peninsula. Geographically it is in Western Asia but its geopolitics and cultural linkages are primarily Southeastern European. 

There are two official languages, Greek and Turkish. Greek is spoken in the south where the majority of Greek Cypriots live and Turkish is mostly spoken in the north where Turkish Cypriots live. 

There is more than 1.2 million in population (2023), the Greek being the 98.8% the rest being Turkish, Armenian, Maronite, etc, and the Paphos population is around 35000. 

There are also around 25000-30000 British people living in Cyprus, while greeks make up the majority of island residents who were born abroad, British citizens are the second-largest foreign-born group.

Paphos is a city located on the southwest coast of Cyprus. It has been inhabited since the Neolithic age and has various locations connected to the goddess Aphrodite, whose fabled birthplace was old Paphos (Kouklia). The harbor and the historic remnants of tombs, fortresses, theatres, and villas at Paphos archaeological park are combined to form the modern city in New Paphos. 

This is a good location for businesses because Cyprus's contemporary, free-market, service-based economy gives both domestic and foreign investors the assurance they need to invest, grow, and flourish. Cyprus's economy is built on the "tertiary services industry", which has a high income per person and is renowned for its strong consumer market. 

The core principles in Cyprus's business environment are respect, hospitality, and personal trust. Cyprus has a long history of engaging in international trade and its merchants have a global perspective.

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The general weather conditions are mostly warm temperatures, summers last from May to October, and then winters change accordingly with mild, rainy temperatures that last from November to March. 

The exact location will be at the port of Paphos. The transportation accessibility ranges from boats to cars, taxis, and buses and there are also disability-safe options.

   

References:

- All-populations.com (nd) available from: https://all-populations.com/en/cy/population-of-paphos.html (Accessed 3 May) 

- Climate Change Knowledge Portal (2021) available from:  https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/cyprus/climate-data-historical#:~:text=Hot%20and%20dry%20summers%20last,average%20of%2017.5%C2%B0C. (Accessed 3 May) 

- CyprusMail (2023) available from: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/29/why-are-there-so-many-brits-in-cyprus/#:~:text=While%20the%20majority%20of%20residents,island%20is%20from%20the%20UK. (Accessed 3 May) 

- TMF Group (2021) available from: https://www.tmf-group.com/en/news-insights/business-culture/top-challenges-cyprus/#:~:text=Cyprus%20has%20a%20modern%2C%20free,consumer%20market%20is%20particularly%20strong. (Accessed 3 May) 

- UNESCO (2023) available from: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/79/#:~:text=Paphos%2C%20which%20has%20been%20inhabited,used%20until%20the%20Roman%20period. (Accessed 3 May) 

- World Population Review (2023) available from: https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/cyprus-population (Accessed 3 May) 

Image References:

- Cruise Mapper (nd) available from: https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/paphos-port-329 (Accessed 3 May) 

- Google Maps (2023) Paphos Port Transportation. Available from: https://www.google.com/maps/search/paphos+port+transportation/@34.7744732,32.3864506,14z?hl=en-GB (Accessed 3 May)