Cyprus

Country Name: Republic of Cyprus

Capital City: Nicosia

Population: 784,301 (2006)

Population Growth: 0.53% (2006)

Currency: Cypriot pound (CYP)

Languages: Greek, Turkish, English

Area: 9,250 sq km

Inflation Rate: area under government control: 2.8% (2005 est.)

Unemployment Rate: Republic of Cyprus: 4% (2005), north Cyprus: 5.6% (2004)

Domain extension: .cy

CYPRUS MAIN

The castle at Kyrenia The castle is located at the east end of the Kyrenia's harbour. It is a very spectacular site and within its walls there is a 12th century chapel showing reused late Roman capitals. The inner courtyard of the castle is vast and in one of the rooms leading