Cyprus

• Population: 807,000 (combined) (UN, 2004)
• Capital: Nicosia (Lefkosia to Greek Cypriots, Lefkosa to Turkish Cypriots
• Major languages: Greek, Turkish
• Major religions: Christianity, Islam
• Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 80 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 $12,320 (World Bank, 2001)
• Internet domain: .cy
• International dialling code: +357

Cypriot president: Tassos Papadopoulos