Cyprus

Cyprus, officially Republic of Cyprus, is an island located in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and is situated south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel, north of Egypt, and southeast of Greece. The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. The island has a long and complex history, with Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and British influences. Cyprus is divided into two parts: the Republic of Cyprus, a member of the European Union, which controls about two-thirds of the island, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, recognized only by Turkey. The island is known for its beautiful beaches, archaeological sites, and Mediterranean climate. Cypriot culture is a mix of Greek and Turkish influences, with a cuisine that reflects this diversity. Cyprus is also famous for the production of halloumi cheese and Commandaria wine. Population of Cyprus from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 1.19 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 1.20 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 1.21 million inhabitants. Capital (Nicosia): Population in 2020: About 330,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Nicosia: ~330,000 Limassol: ~240,000 Larnaca: ~145,000 Paphos: ~90,000 Famagusta: ~50,000 Kyrenia: (Data not available) Protaras: (Data not available) Morphou: (Data not available) Aradippou: (Data not available) Paralimni: (Data not available) Cyprus is divided into six administrative districts: Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Famagusta, and Kyrenia. GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 21,300 million Euros. 2019: About 22,000 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About -4.8% of GDP. 2019: About -1.1% of GDP. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 102.5%. 2019: About 95.5%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 8.4%. 2019: About 7.1%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)