- Full Country Name: Republic of Cyprus.
- Local Name: Kipros (Greek), Kibris (Turkish).
- Capital: Nicosia
- Language: Greek, Turkish (both offficial), English.
- Currency: Cypriot pound £ (CYP) = 100 cents (to be replaced in 2008 by the Euro ?).
- People: Greek (77%), Turkish (18%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 75.60, Female: 80.49.
- Religion: Greek Orthodox (78%), Muslim (18%).
- Size (sq km): 9,251 (167th)
- Population: 855,000 (154th)
- Population Density per sq km: 90 (105th)
- Country Dialling Code: 357
- Internet Country Code: .cy (.eu also used).
- Time Zone: GMT +2
- Voltage Guide: 240 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Credit cards and traveller's cheques generally accepted.
- Business Hours: 0800-1300, 1600-1930 in summer, in winter 0800-1300, 1430-1800.
- GDP(PPP): US$19.69 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$23,481
- Personal Safety: Safe.