Capital : Nicosia

Land Area : 9,250 sq km

Head of Government : President HE Mr Tassos Papadopoulos (since 1 March 2003)

Population : 780,133 (July 2005 est.)

Major Languages : Greek, Turkish, English

Major Religion(s) : Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, and other 4%

Date of Joining : 1961

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E-Magazine:

• Tracing the roots…Cyprus Police Service, Commonwealth Police Watch E-Magazine, Vol. 2, April 2005.