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Outline of Cyprus

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Cyprus:

Cyprus – Eurasian island country located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel and north of Egypt. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and the Republic of Cyprus is a member state of the European Union.

General reference

Pronunciation:
Common English country name: Cyprus
Official English country name: The Republic of Cyprus
Common endonym(s):
Official endonym(s):
Adjectival(s): Cypriot
Demonym(s):
Etymology: Name of Cyprus
International rankings of Cyprus
ISO country codes: CY, CYP, 196
ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:CY
Internet country code top-level domain: .cy

Geography of Cyprus

Cyprus is: an island country
Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Atlantic Ocean
  - Mediterranean Sea
- Eurasia (though not on the mainland)
  - Europe
    - Southern Europe
- Mediterranean Basin
- Time zone: Eastern European Time (UTC+02), Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+03)
  - Date and time notation in Cyprus
- Extreme points of Cyprus
  - High: Mount Olympus 1,951 m (6,401 ft)
  - Low: Mediterranean Sea 0 m
- Land boundaries: 150 km

Dhekelia SBA 103 km

Akrotiri SBA 47 km

Coastline: 648 km

Population of Cyprus: 794,600 (January 1, 2008) - 154th most populous country
Area of Cyprus: 9,251 km²
Atlas of Cyprus

Environment of Cyprus

Climate of Cyprus
Solar power in Cyprus
Cyprus Mediterranean forests
Wildlife of Cyprus
- Flora of Cyprus
- Fauna of Cyprus
  - Birds of Cyprus
  - Mammals of Cyprus

Natural geographic features of Cyprus

Dams and reservoirs in Cyprus
Islands of Cyprus
Mountains of Cyprus
- Kyrenia Mountains
- Troodos Mountains
Rivers of Cyprus
World Heritage Sites in Cyprus

Regions of Cyprus

Administrative divisions of Cyprus

Districts of Cyprus

Districts of Cyprus

Municipalities of Cyprus

Capital of Cyprus: Nicosia
Cities of Cyprus
- Ten city-kingdoms of Cyprus

Demography of Cyprus

Demographics of Cyprus

Government and politics of Cyprus

Politics of Cyprus

Form of government: presidential representative democratic republic
Capital of Cyprus: Nicosia
Elections in Cyprus
Political ideologies in Cyprus
- Liberalism in Cyprus
Political issues in Cyprus
- Corruption in Cyprus
- Reduction of military conscription in Cyprus
Political parties in Cyprus
Taxation in Cyprus

Branches of the government of Cyprus

Government of Cyprus

Executive branch of the government of Cyprus

Head of state: President of Cyprus, Dimitris Christofias
Head of government: President of Cyprus, Dimitris Christofias
- Vice President of Cyprus
- Presidential Palace, Nicosia
Cabinet of Cyprus
- List of ministers of communications and works of Cyprus
- List of ministers of defence of Cyprus
- List of ministers of education and culture of Cyprus
- List of ministers of finance of Cyprus
- List of ministers of foreign affairs of Cyprus
- List of ministers of labour and social insurance of Cyprus

Legislative branch of the government of Cyprus

Parliament of Cyprus (unicameral)
- House of Representatives of Cyprus

Judicial branch of the government of Cyprus

Court system of Cyprus

Supreme Court of Cyprus

Foreign relations of Cyprus

Diplomatic missions in Cyprus
Diplomatic missions of Cyprus
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
- United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus
Visa requirements for Cypriot citizens

International organization membership

The Republic of Cyprus is a member of:

Law and order in Cyprus

Law of Cyprus

Capital punishment in Cyprus
Constitution of Cyprus
Crime in Cyprus
- Human trafficking in Cyprus
Human rights in Cyprus
- Abortion in Cyprus
- Freedom of religion in Cyprus
- Freedom of religion in Northern Cyprus
- LGBT rights in Cyprus
  - Recognition of same-sex unions in Cyprus
Law enforcement in Cyprus
- Cyprus Police
Taxation in Cyprus

Military of Cyprus

Cypriot National Guard

Command
- Commander-in-chief:
  - Ministry of Defence of Cyprus
Conscription in Cyprus
Forces
- Army of Cyprus
- Navy of Cyprus
  - Evangelos Florakis Naval Base
- Air Force of Cyprus
- Special forces of Cyprus
Military history of Cyprus
Military ranks of Cyprus

Local government in Cyprus

History of Cyprus

History of Cyprus, by period

Timeline of Cypriot history
- List of years in Cyprus
Prehistoric Cyprus
- Khirokitia
Ancient history of Cyprus
- Ten city-kingdoms of Cyprus
Cyprus in the Middle Ages
Kingdom of Cyprus
Venetian Cyprus
Ottoman Cyprus
History of Cyprus since 1878
- Cyprus Emergency (1955-1959)
- Cyprus crisis of 1963–64
- Turkish invasion of Cyprus (1974)
- Cyprus Missile Crisis (1997-1998)
- Evangelos Florakis Naval Base explosion (2011)
- 2012–13 Cypriot financial crisis

History of Cyprus, by region

History of Kyrenia
History of Nicosia

History of Cyprus, by subject

History of Armenians in Cyprus
Earthquakes in Cyprus
History of the Jews in Cyprus
Massacres in Cyprus
History of medicine in Cyprus
Military history of Cyprus
- Armoured vehicles of the Cypriot National Guard
History of nationality in Cyprus
History of rail transport in Cyprus

Civilian casualties and displacements during the Cyprus conflict

Culture of Cyprus

Architecture of Cyprus
- Castles in Cyprus
- Tallest buildings in Cyprus
Cuisine of Cyprus
- Cypriot wine
Festivals in Cyprus
- International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama, Cyprus
- Wine Festival
Languages of Cyprus
- Cypriot Greek
- Cypriot Sign Language
- Cypriot Turkish
Monuments in Cyprus
- Armenian monuments in Cyprus
Museums in Cyprus
National symbols of Cyprus
- Coat of arms of Cyprus
- Flag of Cyprus
- National anthem of Cyprus
Non-governmental organisations in Cyprus
Prostitution in Cyprus
Public holidays in Cyprus
Records of Cyprus
Scouting and guiding in Cyprus
Welfare state in Cyprus
World Heritage Sites in Cyprus

Art in Cyprus

Art in Cyprus
- Painters from Cyprus
Cinema of Cyprus
Literature of Cyprus
Music of Cyprus
- Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest
Theatre in Cyprus
- Theatrical Organization of Cyprus

People of Cyprus

Ethnic groups in Cyprus
- Armenians in Cyprus
- Greek Cypriots
- Indians in Cyprus
- Lebanese people in Cyprus
- Maronites in Cyprus
- Russians in Cyprus
- Turkish Cypriots
- Vietnamese people in Cyprus
Women in Cyprus

Religion in Cyprus

Christianity in Cyprus
- Catholic Church in Cyprus
Hinduism in Cyprus
Islam in Cyprus
- Mosques in Cyprus
Judaism in Cyprus
- History of the Jews in Cyprus
Sikhism in Cyprus
Armenian religion in Cyprus

Sports in Cyprus

Football in Cyprus
- Football clubs in Cyprus
- Football stadiums in Cyprus
Cyprus at the Olympics
Cyprus Cycling Federation
Rugby union in Cyprus

Economy and infrastructure of Cyprus

Economy of Cyprus

Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 89th (eighty-ninth)
Agriculture in Cyprus
Banking in Cyprus
- Central Bank of Cyprus
- Banks in Cyprus
Companies of Cyprus
Currency of Cyprus: Euro (see also: Euro topics)
- Cypriot euro coins
- Previous currency: Cypriot pound
- ISO 4217: EUR
Mining in Cyprus
Poverty in Cyprus
Cyprus Stock Exchange
Tourism in Cyprus
- Visa policy of Cyprus

Communications in Cyprus

Internet in Cyprus
Media in Cyprus
- Newspapers
- Radio stations
- Television in Cyprus
Cyprus Postal Services
- Postal codes in Cyprus
Telephone numbers in Cyprus

Energy in Cyprus

Electricity Authority of Cyprus
- Dams and reservoirs in Cyprus
Energy policy of Cyprus
Oil industry in Cyprus
Solar power in Cyprus

Transport in Cyprus

Airports in Cyprus
Rail transport in Cyprus
Roads and motorways in Cyprus
Ship transport in Cyprus
- Lighthouses in Cyprus

Education in Cyprus

Armenian education in Cyprus
Schools in Cyprus
Universities and colleges in Cyprus
Open University of Cyprus
Secondary education in Cyprus

Health in Cyprus

Health care in Cyprus
History of medicine in Cyprus
Hospitals in Cyprus

References

External links

Wikimedia Atlas of Cyprus

Cyprus travel guide from Wikivoyage
Island Jewels: Understanding Ancient Cyprus and Crete Biblical Archaeology Review

Air Ambulance Cyprus

Air Ambulance International. HI Flying aviation group

Government

Cyprus Trade Centres Worldwide
Cyprus High Commission Trade Centre - London
Cypriot Diaspora Project
Republic of Cyprus - English Language
Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus
Press and Information Office
Annan Plan at annanplan.com

General information

CIA World Factbook - Cyprus
US State Department - Cyprus includes Background Notes, Country Study and major reports
"The Cyprus Conflict" An extensive educational web site dedicated to the Cyprus Conflict
Open Directory Project Cyprus at Curlie
The UN in Cyprus
Top of the class - Cyprus Internet Directory

Official publications

The British government's Foreign Affairs Committee report on Cyprus.
Letter by the President of the Republic, Mr Tassos Papadopoulos, to the U.N. Secretary-General, Mr Kofi Annan, dated 7 June, which circulated as an official document of the U.N. Security Council
Legal Issues arising from certain population transfers and displacements on the territory of the Republic of Cyprus in the period since 20 July 1974
Address to Cypriots by President Papadopoulos (FULL TEXT)
The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office, Aspects of the Cyprus Problem
ΝΟΗΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΤΙΣΤΑΣΙΣ - Noitiki Antistasis, Non-affiliated news website focusing mainly on the effect of globalization and foreign interests on the Cyprus problem
European Court of Human Rights Case of Cyprus v. Turkey (Application no. 25781/94)

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