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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