Overview of Cyprus
05/09/2019
Cyprus is a Eurasian island country in the Eastern Mediterranean, south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of its most popular tourist destinations.
Officially name: The Republic of Cyprus
Capital: Nicosia
Largest city: Nicosia
Official language: Greek, Turkish
Government: Presidential republic
Area
- Total 9,248 km2 (167th)
- Water (%) negligible
Population
- 2016 estimate 1,170,125 (158th)
- 2011 census 838,897
- Density 123.4 /km2 (319.6/sq mi) (82nd)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zone
EET (UTC+2)
Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Drives on the left
Internet TLD: .cy
Calling code: 357