CYTechnical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code CY
Below, you can find technical information regarding the CY code, which represents Cyprus within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.
General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | Continent Asia Region Cyprus Area 9,251 km² Country Bounds N: 35.7015, S: 34.6333, W: 32.2731, E: 34.5979 Landlocked No Coordinates of Capital Nicosia (35.1725, 33.365) Terrain central plain with mountains to north and southscattered but significant plains along southern coast Climate temperateMediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | Capital Nicosia Government Type Republic Established 1960 Driving Side Left Time zones |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | Population 1,189,265 Population Density 128.71 people/km² Urban Areas Agia AnnaAradippouAyia MarinaChlorakasDeryneiaFamagustaGeroskipouKato LakatamiaKato PolemidiaKiti Nationality Noun: Cypriot(s) Adjective: Cypriot Distribution population concentrated in central Nicosia and in the major cities of the south: Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca Literacy Rate 99.4% |
National Symbols National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers. | National Anthem "Ymnos eis tin Eleftherian" (Hymn to Liberty) National Holiday Independence Day, 1 October (1960) National Symbols Cypriot mouflon (wild sheep), white dove National Colors blue, white National Dish Fasolada |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | Currency EUR – Euro (€)GDP $48.386 billion (2023 est.) Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | Internet TLD .cyCalling Code +357
Barcode Prefix 529 Internet Hosts 252,013 Internet Users 433,900 Phones (Mobile) 1,110,000 lines Phones (Landline) 373,200 lines |
Cyprus is a country located in the Middle East, situated on an island in the Mediterranean Sea with a coastline south of Turkey. While geographically in the Middle East, Cyprus identifies more closely with Europe.
*The map highlights the location of Cyprus.
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