Facts for the Traveller

Population: 788500
Area: 9250km²
Capital: Nicosia
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Country dialing code: 357
Weights & Measures system: Metric
Electricity: 240V, 50Hz
Government type: republic
President: Demetris Christofias

Religions:

Greek Orthodox (78%), Muslim (18%), Maronite, Armenian Apostolic and Christian (4%)

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