Cyprus

Area: 9 250 km²

Population: 788 457 (2007)

Population density: 85.2 pers./km²

Capital: Nicosia

Government type: Presidential republic

Official languages: Greek and Turkish

Ethnic groups: Greek 77%, Turkish 18%, other 5%

Religion: Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, other 4%

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Time zone: UTC+2, summer UTC+3

Administrative divisions: Cyprus is divided into 6 districts

Highest point: Mount Olympus 1 951 m

Longest river: Pedieos River 100 km

Largest lake: Limassol Salt lake 10.65 km²

Largest cities: Nicosia, Limassol, Strovolos, Larnaca, Famagusta

Calling code: +357

Internet TLD: .cy