Cyprus

 
 
   
General Information

Capital: Nicosia

Population: 778,000

Land Area: 9,240 sqkm

Per Capita GNP: $11,960

Under 5 Mortality Rate: 8(per thousand)

Adult Literacy: 98%(M); 93%(F)

Fertility Rate: 2

Life Expectancy: 76(M); 80.5(F)

Urbanization Rate: 57%

Unemployment Rate: 3.6% (1999)

Major Language: Greek

Major Religion: Greek Orthodox

Government Type: Republic

* Data are from UNSD, UNICEF and CIA World Factbook


Internet Resources

Government Homepage

Embassy of Cyprus in Washington D.C.

A Country Study
Comprehensive information about Cyprus, including the economy, history, geography,
culture, society, etc.

CIA World Factbook
This site contains detailed information the country's population, economic situation,
political system, natural resources, etc.

History
Chronicles the history of Cyprus from the Neolithoic Period to the present-day.
Contains several historically relevant photographs.

News Media
-Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation
-The Cyprus Weekly

Tourist information
Official website of Cyprus Tourism Organization. Information including culture, life
style, and tourist attraction.

Other link
Other links compiled by Columbia University.

 

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