Capital City: Nicosia

Country Name: Republic of Cyprus

Independence Day: 16 August 1960

Land Area: 9240 sq km

Population: 802 500

Languages: Greek, Turkish, English

Religion: Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, and other 4%

Currency: Greek Cypriot area: Cypriot pound (CYP) and Turkish Cypriot area: Turkish lira (TRL)

Industries: food, beverages, textiles, chemicals, metal products, tourism, wood products

Exports: Greek Cypriot area: citrus, potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement, clothing