Country in Europe

Cyprus

Cyprus belongs to Europe. The capital city is Nicosia.

CapitalNicosia

LanguageGreek, Turkish

Currencyeuro

Population1.4M

Key Facts

RegionEastern Mediterranean

GovernmentPresidential republic

Independence1960

Area9,251 km2

Population density130/km2

Time zoneEET (UTC+2)

Calling code+357

Drives onLeft

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HDI

0.896

Safety index

72.0

Internet access

90%

Life expectancy

81.1

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mount Olympus1,952 m

Papoutsa1,554 m

Kionia1,423 m

Religion (est.)

Christianity78%
Islam18%
No religion3%
Other1%

Why Visit

Aphrodite's RockSea-stack off the coast where the goddess of love was said to be born.

Paphos MosaicsRoman-era mosaics in a coastal UNESCO archaeological park.

Troodos VillagesMountain villages with Byzantine churches, vineyards and cool summer air.

BeachesNissi Beach and Coral Bay offer turquoise Mediterranean swimming.

Mediterranean WintersEven in January, mild temperatures make it a year-round destination.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Nicosia

330k

Limassol

239k

Larnaca

85k

Climate Overview

12CJan avg.

30CJul avg.

480 mmYearly rainfall

Mediterranean (hot, dry summers)Climate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro

Official languageGreek, Turkish

National day1 October

Electricity230V, Type G

Cities

Nicosia