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Brief History. Independence from the UK was approved in 1960 with constitutional guarantees by the Greek Cypriot majority to the Turkish Cypriot minority. In 1974, a Greek-sponsored attempt to seize the government was met by military intervention from Turkey, which soon controlled almost 40% of the island. In 1983, the Turkish-held area declared itself the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus", but it is recognized only by Turkey. UN-led talks on the status of Cyprus resumed in December 1999 to prepare the ground for meaningful negotiations leading to a comprehensive settlement.

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Country Information

Local name: Cyprus

Capital: Nicosia (Lefkosia)

Population: 784,301

Government: republic

Currency: Republic of Cyprus: Cypriot pound (CYP); Turkish Cypriot area: Turkish New lira (YTL)

Land size: 9,250 sq km

Topography: central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast

Typical foods: Halloumi

Major exports: citrus, potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement, clothing, cigarettes, textiles
Information on the People

Official language: Greek, Turkish

Other languages spoken: English

Religions: Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, and other 4%

Literacy rate: 97.6%

Male/Female Ratio: 1 male(s) to every 1 female

Life expectancy: 77.82 years

Ethnic groups: Greek 77%, Turkish 18%, other 5%

Internet users: 298,000

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