With two international airports in Larnaka and Pafos, both of which are connected with regular flights to most European and Middle Eastern cities, Cyprus is easy to reach. Of course, it is also possible to travel to Cyprus by sea through the ports of Limassol and Larnaka.
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: 952.100 (December 2011)
Nationality: Cypriot
Ethnic groups: Greek Cypriot 71,5% (including 1,2% Maronites, Armenians and Latins), Turkish Cypriot 9,5%, Other 19,0%
Religions: Most Greek Cypriots belong to the Greek Cypriot 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: 7,3% (May 2018)
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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