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General Information on Cyprus
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| Country (long form) |
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Republic of Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot area is referred to as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC) |
| Capital |
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Nicosia ( Both Greek and Turkish Sides ) |
| Total Area |
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3,571.44 sq mi
9,250.00 sq km |
| Population |
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785,000 ( 2005 est.) ( Greek and Turkish sectors combined
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| Languages |
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Greek, Turkish, English |
| Literacy |
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94.0% total, 98.0% male, 91% female (1987 est.) |
| Religions |
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Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, and other 4% |
| Life Expectancy |
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74.6 male, 79.3 female (2001 est.) |
| Government Type |
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Republic |
| Currency |
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Greek Cypriot area: 1 Cypriot pound = 100 cents; Turkish Cypriot area: 1 Turkish lira (TL) = 100 kurus |
| GDP (per capita) |
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Greek Cypriot area: $16,000 (2000 est.) - Turkish Cypriot area: $5,300 (1999 est.) |
| Industry |
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food, beverages, textiles, chemicals, metal products, tourism, wood products |
| Agriculture |
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potatoes, citrus, vegetables, barley, grapes, olives, vegetables |
| Arable Land |
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12% |
| Natural Resources |
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copper, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment |
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