Cyprus is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean and lies off the southern coast of Turkey and the western shore of Syria. You can be free exploring every nook and corner with Cyprus Car Hire.
- Population: 807,000 (combined) (UN, 2004)
- Capital: Nicosia (Lefkosia to Greek Cypriots, Lefkosa to Turkish Cypriots
- Area (combined): 9,251 sq km (3,572 sq miles)
- Major languages: Greek, Turkish
- Major religions: Christianity, Islam
- Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 81 years (women) (UN)
- Monetary unit: 1 Cyprus pound = 100 cents; Turkish lira used in north
- Main exports: Clothing, potatoes, cigarettes, pharmaceuticals
- GNI per capita: US $16,510 (World Bank, 2006)
- Internet domain: .cy
- International dialling code: +357
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