| Country |
Cyprus |
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| Region |
Middle East |
| Area (sq km) |
9,250 |
| Area (sq mile) |
3,571 |
| Border |
(Island) Mediterranean Sea |
| Population |
796,740 |
| Nationality |
Cypriot(s) |
| Ethnic |
Greek 77%, Turkish 18%, other 5% |
| Religion |
Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, and other 4% |
| Language |
Greek, Turkish, English |
| Literacy |
98% |
| Government |
Republic |
| Capital |
Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Leader |
President Demetris Christofias (since Feb. 28, 2008) |
| Currency |
Cypriot pound (CYP), Turkish New lira (YTL) |
| Independence Day |
Aug. 16, 1960 (from United Kingdom) |
| National Holiday |
1 October (1960); note - Turkish Cypriot area celebrates 15 November (1983) as Independence Day |
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