| Official name | Republic of Cyprus |
| Date established | 16 August 1960 (Independence from UK) |
| Region | Asia/Europe — Eastern Mediterranean (politically Europe) |
| Capital city | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~1.28 million (Republic-controlled areas) |
| Area | 9,251 km² (Republic of Cyprus) |
| Density | ~139/km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Official languages | Greek, Turkish (Turkish in north; de facto division) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2), EEST (UTC+3 DST) |
| Calling code | +357 |
| Major religions | Eastern Orthodox Christianity (Greek Cypriot majority), Islam (Turkish Cypriot minority) |
| Emergency – Police | 112 (EU standard) / 199 (police) |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 112 / 199 |
| National symbol | Cypriot map with olive branches (flag); copper historically symbolic |
| National flower | Cyclamen |
| National animal | Mouflon (wild sheep) |
| National sport | Football; also athletics and basketball |
| Literacy rate | ~98–99% |
| Human Development Index | ~0.887 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$28–31 billion |
| Major industry | Services, tourism, shipping, financial services |
| National festival | Independence Day — 1 October; Greek Cypriots also celebrate Greek national days |
| Climate | Mediterranean — hot, dry summers; mild, rainy winters |
