Quick Data on Cyprus
Short Name | Cyprus |
Capital | Nicosia |
Long Name | Republic of Cyprus |
Country Code | CY |
Continent | Middle East |
Total Area | 9,251 sq km |
Population | 1,266,676 |
Language | Greek, Turkish |
Nationality | Cypriot(s) |
Geography of Cyprus
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 35 00 N, 33 00 E, Cyprus neighbors Akrotiri 48 km, Dhekelia 108 km. The terrain in Cyprus is described as central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast, with an average elevation point of 91 m. The climate of Cyprus: temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters.
Surface Total | 9,251 sq km |
Land Surface | 9,241 sq km |
Water Surface | 10 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 156 km |
Neighbor Countries | Akrotiri 48 km, Dhekelia 108 km |
Coastline | 648 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Mediterranean Sea 0 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Mount Olympus 1,951 m |
Resources of Cyprus
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being copper, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment. The agricultural land occupies 13.40% of Cyprus, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 18.80%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 13.40% | 1,238 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 460 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 18.80% | 1,737 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 67.80% | 6,265 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Cyprus
The population of the country is estimated at 1,266,676 people, with the biggest urban area having 269,000 NICOSIA (capital) (2018). Known as Cypriot(s), the people from Cyprus come from diversified ethnic groups such as Greek 98.8%, other 1% (includes Maronite, Armenian, Turkish-Cypriot), unspecified 0.2% (2011 est.). The official language is Greek, Turkish. Religions: Orthodox Christian 89.1%, Roman Catholic 2.9%, Protestant/Anglican 2%, Muslim 1.8%, Buddhist 1%, other (includes Maronite, Armenian Church, Hindu) 1.4%, unknown 1.1%, none/atheist 0.6% (2011 est.).
Population | 1,266,676 |
Nationality | Cypriot(s) |
Official Language | Greek, Turkish |
Other Languages | Greek (official) 80.9%, Turkish (official) 0.2%, English 4.1%, Romanian 2.9%, Russian 2.5%, Bulgarian 2.2%, Arabic 1.2%, Filipino 1.1%, other 4.3%, unspecified 0.6% (2011 est.) |
Birth Rate | 10.9 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 7 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 66.80% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 1.95 physicians/1,000 population (2016) |
Hospital Beds Density | 3.4 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Cyprus
Cyprus is a Republic of Cyprus – presidential republic; “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (self-declared) – parliamentary republic with enhanced presidency. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of English common law and civil law with European law supremacy.
Governing Type | Republic of Cyprus – presidential republic; “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (self-declared) – parliamentary republic with enhanced presidency |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Cyprus |
Dual Citizenship | yes |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 7 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Cyprus
From a population total of 1,266,676, the labor force is 426,600 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: citrus, vegetables, barley, grapes, olives, vegetables; poultry, pork, lamb; dairy, cheese. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, food and beverage processing, cement and gypsum, ship repair and refurbishment, textiles, light chemicals, metal products, wood, paper, stone and clay products. Its exports cover citrus, potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement, clothing. The main import products are: consumer goods, petroleum and lubricants, machinery, transport equipment.
Exports | $2.805 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $7.935 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | Libya 9.4%, Greece 7.7%, Norway 6.7%, UK 5.3%, Germany 4.1% (2017) |
Import Partners | Greece 19%, Italy 7.5%, China 7.4%, South Korea 7.3%, Germany 7%, Netherlands 5.1%, UK 5%, Israel 4.1% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $37,200 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 4.618 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 915,036 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 75.90% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Cyprus, statistics sectio