Six districts make up the Republic of Cyprus, which is a member of the EU. The districts of Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca are the most significant. The island nation is surrounded by Greece to the southeast, Turkey to the north, and Lebanon to the west in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cyprus, at 9,251 square kilometers, is one of the smaller nations in the European Union. The climate there is Mediterranean and warm. Mountains to the north and south and a plain in the middle define the topography. With a population of more over 1.2 million, it is among the least populated nations in the European Union. Nicosia is the most populous city and the capital of the nation.Limassol and Strovolos come next. With more than 8.2 million passengers each year, Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is the biggest airport. There are links from the airport to Russia, the Middle East, and Europe. Greek and Turkish ancestry have had a long-lasting influence on Cypriot culture. The blend is multi-national and dominated by Orthodox Christianity. Greek and Turkish are the official languages. The English common and civil laws are combined to form the legal system. There is a presidential republican form of governance. Nikos Anastasiadis, the elected president, is both the head of state and government. The Euro (EUR) is the nation's official currency, and its current exchange rate is 0.91 EUR to USD. With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $35.9 billion, putting it in the lower echelons of the EU. The per capita income of its people is $33,807. The services sector accounts for the majority of the GDP. The industries that contribute the most to the GDP are tourism, real estate, shipping, and banking, together accounting for almost 80% of the total. Exports from Cyprus include olives, barley, citrus, and vegetables. A significant portion of Cyprus's GDP is derived from tourism. There are many historical and scenic locations throughout the nation. A total of three UNESCO World Heritage sites exist. Popular summertime pastimes include hiking, fishing, diving, and sailing.Among the well-known locations are Ancient Kourion, Cape Greco, Nissi Beach, Larnaca, St. Hilarion Castle, and Ancient Salamis. A total of 3.9 million tourists visit the country each year, the bulk of which come from Israel, the United Kingdom, and Russia.
