About Cyprus
Information on Cyprus
A former British colony, Cyprus received independence in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule. In 1983, the Turkish-held area
declared itself the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," but it is recognized only by Turkey. The Greek Cypriot-controlled Republic
of Cyprus joined the EU on 1 May 2004.
Location : Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey
Climate : temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters
Languages : Greek, Turkish, English
Poplulation : 775,927 (July 2004 est.)
Ethnic groups : Greek 77%, Turkish 18%, other 5% (2001)
Religions : Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, and other 4%
Capital : Nicosia
Currency : Republic of Cyprus: Cypriot pound (CYP); north Cyprus: Turkish lira (TRL)
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