Cyprus

The island is split between Greek Cypriots, the majority in the south, and Turkish Cypriots in the north, divided since 1974. Greek and Turkish are both official languages, and English is widely spoken.

Greek Cypriots are predominantly Greek Orthodox Christian and Turkish Cypriots Sunni Muslim, mirroring the island's division.

Society

The Republic of Cyprus enjoys high living standards and literacy, though the island's unresolved partition remains a central national issue.