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Cyprus Capital: Nicosia (Lefkosia) Population: 784,301 The Geography of Cyprus Total Size: 9,250 square km Size Comparison: about 0.6 times the size of Connecticut Geographical Coordinates: 35 00 N, 33 00 E World Region: Middle East General Terrain: central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast Geographical Low Point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Mount Olympus 1,951 m Climate: temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters The People of Cyprus Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: Greek, Turkish, English Independence: 16 August 1960 (from UK); note - Turkish Cypriots proclaimed self-rule on 13 February 1975 and independence in 1983, but these proclamations are only recognized by Turkey National Holiday: Independence Day, 1 October (1960); note - Turkish Cypriots celebrate 15 November (1983) as Independence Day Nationality: Cypriot(s) Religions: Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, and other 4% Economy of Cyprus Major Industries: tourism, food and beverage processing, cement and gypsum production, ship repair and refurbishment, textiles, light chemicals, metal products, wood, paper, stone, and clay products Agricultural Products: citrus, vegetables, barley, grapes, olives, vegetables; poultry, pork, lamb; dairy, cheese Natural Resources: copper, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment Major Exports: Republic of Cyprus: citrus, potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement, clothing and cigarettes; north Cyprus: citrus, potatoes, textiles Major Imports: Republic of Cyprus: consumer goods, petroleum and lubricants, intermediate goods, machinery, transport equipment; north Cyprus: vehicles, fuel, cigarettes, food, minerals, chemicals, machinery Currency: Republic of Cyprus: Cypriot pound (CYP); Turkish Cypriot area: Turkish New lira (YTL) National GDP: $16,780,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $1,237,000,000 Brief History of Cyprus: A former British colony, Cyprus became independent in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule. Tensions between the Greek Cypriot majority and Turkish Cypriot minority came to a head in December 1963, when violence broke out in the capital of N Back to Geography Home Page

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