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| Formal Name:
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Republic of Cyprus
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| Area:
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9251 sq km
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| Population:
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785,000 (Greek 85%, Turkish 12%, Other 3%)
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| Capital:
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Lefkosia (Nicosia) (pop. 193,000)
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| Other Cities:
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Lemesos (Limassol), Larnaca,
Ammochostos (Famagusta), Paphos, Kyrenia
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| Airports:
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Larnaca,
Paphos
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| Language:
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Greek, Turkish, English
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| Religion:
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Greek Orthodox, Muslim, Catholic
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| Education:
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Low illiteracy, mostly higher education
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| Government:
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Presidential Republic
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| Currency:
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Cyprus Pound (US$ 1 = CYŁ 0.50 approx.)
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| GDP:
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US$10 Billion
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| Annual Growth:
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3%
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| Inflation:
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1.7%
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| Major Industries:
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Tourism, Fruit & Vegetables, Wine, Cement, Clothing, Shoes
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| Major Trading Partners:
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Greece, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Russia, Bulgaria
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| Member of E.U.:
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Entered in 2004
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