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Cypriot flag |
| Country |
Cyprus |
| Capital |
Nicosia |
| Location |
Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey |
| Size |
9,250 sq km (of which 3,355 sq km are in the Turkish Cypriot area) |
| Terrain |
central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast |
| Climate |
temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters |
| Languages |
Greek, Turkish, English |
| Nationality |
noun: Cypriot(s)
adjective: Cypriot |
| Religion |
Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, and other 4% |
| Currency |
Greek Cypriot area: Cypriot pound (CYP); Turkish Cypriot area: Turkish lira (TRL) |
| Exports |
Greek Cypriot area: citrus, potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement, clothing and cigarettes; Turkish Cypriot area: citrus, potatoes, textiles |
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