Cyprus
Location: Eastern Mediterranean Sea, about 50 miles South of
Turkey
Area: 3,572 square miles
Population: 710,000
Government: Republic
Largest city: Nicosia (capital)
Languages: Greek, Turkish, English
Ethnic groups: Greek 80%, Turk 18.7%, Armenian
Religions: Greek Orthodox, Muslim
Chief industries: Wine, clothing, asbestos mining
Chief crops: Grains, grapes, citrus fruits, potatoes
Minerals: Copper, asbestos, gypsum
Leading exports: Clothing, citrus fruit, wine
Leading imports: Machinery, petroleum products, cotton,
consumer goods
Monetary unit: Pound
Chief
industries: Carpets, textiles, cement
Chief crops:
Barley, corn, sugar, wheat, cotton, fruit, nuts
Minerals:
Natural gas, copper, lead, coal, zinc, iron
Leading
exports: Cotton, carpets, natural gas, fruits and nuts
Leading
imports: Petroleum products, machinery, food products
Monetary unit:
Afghani
