Cyprus

Cyprus is located in Middle East, an 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%