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Capital: Nicosia - divided between Greek and Turkish Cypriots
Area: 9,251 sq km / 3,571 sq ml
Language: Greek, Turkish, English
Currency: Cyprus Pound, Turkish Lira
Population: 771,657
Life expectancy: 74 (men), 79 (women)
Literacy rate: 94%
Religions: Greek Orthodox, Sunni Muslim
Physical features: Central plain between 2 east - west mountain ranges
Ethnic distribution: 80% Greek origin, remainder Turkish who live in the north of the island
Exports: Citrus fruits, grapes, raisins, Cyprus Sherry, potatoes, clothing, footwear
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