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Cyprus - Safety
The terrorist threat is low, and crime against tourists is rare.
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General Information
Capital:
Nocosia
Government:
Presidential Republic
Currency:
euro (EUR)
Area:
9,250 sq km (of which 3,355 sq km are in the Turkish Cypriot area)
Population:
784,301 (July 2006 est.)
Language:
Greek (official), Turkish (official)
Ethnic Groups:
Greek 77%, Turkish 18%, others 5% (2001 est.)
Demonym:
Cypriot, Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot
Religion:
Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, other 4%
Time Zone:
UTC +2
Drives on the:
Left
Electricity:
240V/50Hz (UK plug)
Internet TLD:
.cy
Country Code:
357
International Access Code:
00