Capital: Nicosia

Largest City: Limassol (92,200)

Highest Elevation: Olympus 1,951 m (6401 ft)

Population: 775,927

Lowest Elevation: Mediterranean Sea 0 m (0 ft)

Geography: Central plain with mountains to north & south; scattered plains along southern coast

Climate: Temperate; Mediterranean with hot, fry summers and cool, wet winters

Languages: Greek, Turkish, English

Area: 3,570 sq. mile / 9,250 sq. kil (About half the size of Connecticut)

International Calling Code: 357

Tourism Website: http://www.visitcyprus.org.cy/

Currency: Cyprus Pound

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