Cyprus

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Cyprus is located in Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey.               

Population (2014 est) – 1,172,458

Area – 5,748mi

Capital – Nicosia

Ethnic Background

Greek – 77%

Turkish – 18%

Other – 5%

Exports – citrus, potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement, clothing

Imports – consumer goods, petroleum and lubricants, machinery, transport equipment

Life Expectancy (2014 est) – M 75 years    F 81 years

Infant Mortality (2014 est) – 8.54 deaths/1,000 live births

Adult Illiteracy Rate – 1.3%