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Cyprus is an island republic located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the third largest Mediterranean island and its topography is dominated by two mountain ranges, the Troodos and the Kyrenia. The area of the Republic of Cyprus under government control has a market economy dominated by the service sector, which accounts for 76% of GDP. Tourism and financial services are the most important sectors; erratic growth rates over the past decade reflect the economy's reliance on tourism.
Area: 9,251 sq km
Population: 784,301
Capital: Nicosia
People: Greek 77%, Turkish 18%, other 5%
Language: Greek, Turkish, English
Religion: Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, other (includes Maronite and Armenian Apostolic) 4%
Government: Republic
GDP: US$17.79 billion
Major Industries: Agriculture, Cement, chemicals, fishing, food processing, mining, non electric machinery, petroleum refining, textiles and clothing, tourism, wine making.
Major Trading Partners: Its main trading partners are the EU as well as East European and Arab countries.
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