Cyprus
— (No official national motto)
🔹 Identity & Capital
Official Name
Republic of Cyprus
Common Name
Cyprus
Capital City
Nicosia
Largest City
Nicosia
National Anthem
Ýmnos eis tin Eleftherían (shared with Greece)
🌍 Geography
Continent
Asia (Eastern Mediterranean)
Total Area
9,251
Land vs Water
Land 100% / Water negligible
Borders
None (Island nation)
Coastline
648 km (Mediterranean Sea)
High/Low Point
Mount Olympus (1,952 m) / Mediterranean Sea (0 m)
Climate
Mediterranean climate
👥 Population & Society
Total Population
≈ 1,250,000
Density
≈ 135 people per sq km
Urban Pop (%)
≈ 67%
Languages
Greek, Turkish
Ethnic Groups
Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots, others
Religions
Christianity (Greek Orthodox), Islam, others
Literacy Rate
≈ 99%
Life Expectancy
≈ 81 years
💰 Economy
GDP (Nominal)
≈ $32 Billion USD
GDP (PPP)
≈ $52 Billion USD
GDP Per Capita
≈ $26,000 USD
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Major Exports
Pharmaceuticals, citrus fruits, potatoes, tourism services
Unemployment
≈ 6%
HDI Index
0.896