Cyprus

Introduction

Capital: Nicosia

Population

Total Population: 854,673

Annual growth rate: 1.1%

Density: 92 inhabitant/km²

Urban population: 69.7%

Population of main cities including suburbs: Levkosia (230,000); Lemesos (180,000); Larnaka (80,000); Nea Pafos (50,000).

Ethnic Origins: Cyprus is composed of Greeks in majority (77%) and Turkish (18%) as well as other Christian ethnic groups (Armenians etc). The island being divided between Greeks and Turkish, these ethnic groups do not mix. The capital city of Nicosia is the last divided city in the world and the "division" can be seen when visiting the city.

Official Language: Greek and Turkish

Other languages spoken: English is widely spoken. French and German are also spoken within the tourism industry.

Business language: English, French, German

Religion: Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic and other 4%.

Literacy rate: 96.8%

Local time:

It is %T:%M %A in Nicosia

Exchange rate on :

National currency:
Euro (EUR)

Country overview

Type of State: Republic based on parliamentary democracy. The internationally recognized government is the one that controls the southern two-thirds of the island named "Republic of Cyprus". The Northern one-third is Turkish-occupied and only recognized internationally by Turkey. It is called "the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus".

Type of economy: Well developed economy, member of the European Union and Eurozone, with great potentials in attracting foreign investment..
A liberal economy with favourable business laws and high potentials of development.

HDI*: 0,912/1

HDI (world rank): 30th/177

Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.

Telecommunication

Telephone code:
To call from Cyprus, dial 00
To call in Cyprus, dial +357

Internet suffix: .cy

Computers: 30.9 per 100 inhabitants

Telephone lines: 47.9 per 100 inhabitants

Internet users: 38.0 per 100 inhabitants

Foreign trade in figures

Foreign trade indicators	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Imports of goods (millions USD)	4,108	5,222	5,792	6,335	7,957
Exports of goods (millions USD)	925	1,173	1,545	1,393	1,483
Imports of services (millions USD)	2,237	2,644	2,706	2,939	3,764
Exports of services (millions USD)	5,372	6,235	6,502	7,160	8,802