- Became a Full member of the EU since 2004
- Location: Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Population: 1.189.265 (2018)
- Size: 9.251km²
- Highest Mountain: Mount Olympus with 2.918m
- Capital: Nicosia
- Language: Modern Greek
- Climate: Cyprus has a subtropical climate – Mediterranean and semi-arid type (in the north-eastern part of the island with very mild winters (on the coast) and warm to hot summers. Snow is possible only in the Troodos Mountains in the central part of island. Rain occurs mainly in winter, with summer being generally dry.
- Cyprus is a presidential republic
- Religion: The majority of Greek Cypriots identify as Greek Orthodox
- Culture: Greek Cypriots have influences from Greece and Christianity, while Turkish Cypriots have influences from Turkey and Islam.