CapitalNicosia (Lefkosia/Lefkosa)
Government typeRepublic of Cyprus - presidential republic; self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC) - parliamentary republic with enhanced presidency
Chief of statePresident Nikos CHRISTODOULIDIS (since 28 February 2023)
Natural resourcescopper, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment
Industriestourism, food and beverage processing, cement and gypsum, ship repair and refurbishment, textiles, light chemicals, metal products, wood, paper, stone and clay products
Export partnersLibya 14%, Greece 11%, Lebanon 8%, Bermuda 7%, Marshall Islands 5% (2023)
Import partnersGreece 20%, UK 10%, Italy 7%, Turkey 6%, Spain 6% (2023)