(the Turkish Cypriot area refers to itself as the "Turkish Republic of Northern
Cyprus" (TRNC), only recognized by Turkey)
(pop. 197,800)
Other Cities:
Larnaca, Limassol (Lemesos)
Famagusta, Paphos, Kyrenia, Morphou.
Government:
Type: Republic.
Independence: 16 August 1960 (from the UK).
Constitution: 16 August, 1960.
Geography:
Location: Middle East, an island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey.
Area: 9,251 km² (3,572 sq. mi.)
Terrain: Central plain with mountain ranges to the north and south.
Climate: Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.
People:
Nationality: Cypriot(s).
Population: 888,000 (2020 census)
Ethnic groups: Greek (77%), Turkish (18%), Armenian and other (4%).
Religions: Greek Orthodox, Muslim, Maronite, Roman Catholic, Armenian Orthodox.
Languages: Greek,
Turkish, English.
Literacy: about 99%.
Natural resources: Copper, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, timber, salt, marble,
clay earth pigment.
Agriculture products: Potatoes, citrus, vegetables, barley, grapes, olives,
vegetables, poultry, pork, lamb, kids, dairy.
Industries: Food, beverages, textiles, chemicals, metal products, tourism,
wood products.
Currency:
Greek Cypriot area: Beginning 1 January 2008, the Cyprus Pound (CYP) was replaced by the euro;
Turkish Cypriot area: Turkish Lira (TRL)
Exports - commodities: citrus, potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement, clothing.
Exports partners: India 9%,
Greece 9%,
Libya 8%,
United Kingdom 7% (2019)
Imports - commodities:
Imports partners: Greece 16%,
Italy 10%,
Turkey 8%,
Russia 5%,
Germany 5%, United Kingdom 5%,
China 5% (2019)
Cyprus in Figures
Cyprus key statistical data.