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| Country | Cyprus | | Capital | Nicosia | | Location | Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey | | Size | 9,250 sq km (of which 3,355 sq km are in the Turkish Cypriot area) | | Terrain | central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast | | Climate | temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters | | Languages | Greek, Turkish, English | | Nationality | noun: Cypriot(s)
adjective: Cypriot | | Religion | Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, and other 4% | | Currency | Greek Cypriot area: Cypriot pound (CYP); Turkish Cypriot area: Turkish lira (TRL) | | Exports | Greek Cypriot area: citrus, potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement, clothing and cigarettes; Turkish Cypriot area: citrus, potatoes, textiles |
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