Cyprus: all about this country and its main places!

latitude: 35.17581 / longitude: 33.43904

General information

Economy

In 2021 the GDP was $28,407,867,534 USD, which ranks it number 97 in the world. The sign for the local currency is € (EUR).

Geography

This nation's capital is Nicosia and the country shares a border with United Kingdom. Here are the different languages spoken in the country: Greek, Modern (1453-), Turkish. Country territory measures 9,251 km², a postcode system is employed and the main cities are: Limassol, Δήμος Λάρνακας, Δήμος Λεμεσού, Δήμος Λευκωσίας, Strovolos.

Culture

There are UNESCO listed sites in this country: Paphos, Painted Churches in the Troodos Region, Choirokoitia. Here is a list of famous dishes in this country: Fasolada.

Population

Around 847,000 people live in this country, or 0.011% of all people on earth. 37.90 years is the median age in this country and the birth growth rate is at 1.00%.

Education

The inhabitants stay 16 years in school (tertiary education included). This country offers several reputable universities like University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology.

Good to know

For more information about this country, check https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus. The domain name ".cy" is used by the country's websites, the country's ISO code is CY, phone numbers start with +357

Summary

Flag
ISO code CY
Capital Nicosia
Population 847,000
World percentage 0.011%
Median age 37.90 years
Population growth rate 1.00%
Main cities
Borders
Spoken languages Greek, Modern (1453-), Turkish
GDP (2021) $28,407,867,534
GDP position #97
Currency code EUR
Currency symbol
School life expectancy 16 years
National dish Fasolada
TLD .cy
Phone prefix +357
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus