| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | CYISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | CYPISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | NicosiaGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | EuropeGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | CyprusCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of CyprusCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | Kypros (Greek)/ Kibris (Turkish)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | the Greek name for the island is Kupros, which is probably derived from the Sumerian kabar, meaning "copper" or "bronze;" copper mines were located on the island in antiquityCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Republic of Cyprus - presidential republic; self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC) - parliamentary republic with enhanced presidency; note: a separation of the two main ethnic communities inhabiting the island began following the outbreak of communal strife in 1963; this separation was further solidified when a Greek military-junta-supported coup attempt prompted the Turkish military intervention in July 1974 that gave the Turkish Cypriots de facto control in the north; Greek Cypriots control the only internationally recognized government on the island; on 15 November 1983, then Turkish Cypriot "President" Rauf DENKTAS declared independence and the formation of the "TRNC,” which is recognized only by TurkeyCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 16 August 1960 (from the UK); note: Turkish Cypriots proclaimed self-rule on 13 February 1975 and independence in 1983, but only Turkey recognizes these proclamationsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 1 October (1960); note: Turkish Cypriots celebrate 15 November (1983) as "Republic Day"CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Nikos CHRISTODOULIDIS (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | EURISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | EuroISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 6ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Ammochostos / Keryneia / Larnaka / Lefkosia / Lemesos / PafosISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | "Research completed January 1991." Supercedes the 1980 ed. of Cyprus : a country study, edited by Frederica M. Bunge. Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-279) and index. Also available in digital form.LoC FRD Country Studies [2026] |
| National symbols | Cypriot mouflon (wild sheep), white doveCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Ymnos eis tin Eleftherian" (Hymn to Freedom); lyrics/music: Dionysios SOLOMOS/Nikolaos MANTZAROS; history: adopted 1966; Cyprus uses the Greek national anthem; the Turkish Cypriot community in Cyprus uses Turkey's national anthemCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | blue, whiteCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Cyprus; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: 7 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
the Greek name for the island is Kupros, which is probably derived from the Sumerian kabar , meaning "copper" or "bronze;" copper mines were located on the island in antiquity
description: a copper-colored silhouette of the island is centered on a white field above two crossed green olive branches meaning: the olive branches symbolize hope for peace and reconciliation between the Greek and Turkish communities
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
