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Cyprus
Where Aphrodite Meets Mediterranean Sun
Overview
A Mediterranean island divided between Greek and Turkish communities, attracting expats with its 340 days of sunshine, low tax rates, and EU membership.
Geographic Context
Region
Europe
Subregion
Southern Europe
Land Area
9,251 km²
Capital
Nicosia
Languages
Greek, Turkish
Currencies
Euro (€)
At a Glance
76
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
53
Freedom
86
Security
88
Life Expectancy
81.9 yrs
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Urbanization
67%
Cost Index
63
Housing Index
50
Healthcare Access
59/100
Climate
Average Temperature
20.8°C
Average AQI
65
Most Temperate Cities
1 Lefkónoiko 21.7°C
2 Rizokárpaso 21.7°C
3 Dhromolaxia 21.6°C
4 Ammochostos Municipality 21.6°C
5 Áchna 21.6°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Dáli 27 AQI
2 Tséri 27 AQI
3 Kokkinotrimithiá 27 AQI
4 Lythrodóntas 27 AQI
5 Kyrenia Municipality 65 AQI
Cities
Dhromolaxia Ammochostos Municipality Pégeia Áchna Lemesós Ayia Napa Parekklisha Ágios Týchon Ágios Tomás Lefkónoiko Geroskípou Municipality Xylotymbou
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Voróklini Léfka Rizokárpaso Geroskípou (quarter) Mórfou Kyrenia Municipality Lápithos Aradíppou Chlórakas Limassol Larnaca Nicosia Nicosia Municipality Famagusta Paphos Kyrenia Protaras Paralímni Germasógeia Ýpsonas Dáli Géri Geroskipou Livádia Tséri Xylofágou Derýneia Kolossi Athíenou Emba Avgórou Liopétri Frénaros Kíti Kokkinotrimithiá Páno Polemídia Lythrodóntas Perivólia Akáki Mouttagiáka Páno Defterá Pýla Tála Lýmpia Erími Pyrgos Tríkomo Astromerítis Konia Kórnos Káto Defterá Pólis Kissonerga Klírou Pissoúri Ergátes Mesógi Psimolofou Meneou Mámmari Alámpra Acherítou Kyperoúnta Péra Mosfilotí Kofínou Tersefánou Kakopetriá Psevdás Aredioú Tsáda Troúlloi Argáka Peléndri Káto Pýrgos Méniko Páchna Soúni-Zanakiá Leonárisso Koloni Peristeróna Pérgamos Sotíra
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 63
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 50
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 12.50%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 100/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 100/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 154 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 37
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.82% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 94 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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