Location: Island in the east Mediterranean 35 00 N, 33 00 E
Area: 9.251 sq km
Climate: Temperate, Mediterranean with hot dry summers and mild winters
Geography: Central plain with mountain range to the north and southwest
Natural resources: Copper, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment
Population: 803.200 (Dec 2009 est)
Nationality: Cypriot
Ethnic groups: Greek Cypriot 75,5% (including 1,2% Maronites, Armenians and Latins), Turkish Cypriot 10%, Other 14,5%
Religions: Most Greek Cyrpiots belong to the Greek Cyrpiot Orthodox Church, most Turkish Cypriots are Muslims, while other smaller religious groups include Armenians, Maronites and Catholics
Languages: Greek, Turkish
Government: Independent sovereign Republic with a presidential system
Capital: Lefkosia (Nicosia)
Economy: Services oriented market economy, accounting for four fifths of GDP
Sectors: Tourism, financial services, real estate
Per Capita GDP: €22.017 (2009)
Unemployment rate: 6,8% (May 2010)
Inflation rate: 1,6% (May 2010)
Agriculture products: Citrus, vegetables, barley, grapes, olives, poultry, pork, lamb, dairy, cheese
Industries: Tourism, food and beverage processing, cement and gypsum production, textiles, light chemicals, metal products, wood, paper, stone and clay products
Exports: €963.213.854 (2009)
Export partners: Germany 16%, Greece 12,6%, United Kingdom 8,8%, Italy 3,5% (2009)
Imports: €5.654.446.522 (2009)
Import partners: European Union 72%, Asia 11%, Middle East 9%, Other European countries 3% (2009)
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