Country Facts

• Full name: Republic of Cyprus
• Population: 871,000 (combined) (UN, 2009)
• Capital: Nicosia (Lefkosia to Greek Cypriots, Lefkosa to Turkish Cypriots
• Area (combined): 9,251 sq km (3,572 sq miles)
• Major languages: Greek, Turkish
• Major religions: Christianity, Islam
• Life expectancy: 77 years (men), 82 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: Euro from 1 January 2008; Turkish lira used in north
• Main exports: Clothing, potatoes, cigarettes, pharmaceuticals
• GNI per capita: US $22,950 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .cy
• International dialling code: +357

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