Cyprus at a Glance

Country: Republic of Cyprus
Government: Republic
Population: 796,740
Area: 9,251 km²; about 0.6 times the size of Connecticut
Terrain: central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast
Major language(s): Greek, Turkish, English
Major religion(s): Greek Orthodox (78%), Muslim (18%), other (includes Maronite and Armenian Apostolic, 4%)
Capital & population: Nicosia; 309,500
Monetary unit: CYP (Cyprus Pounds)