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AREA: 3,572 Sq Miles
POPULATION : 766,000 (approx)
IMPORTS :
- Cement;
- Ceramics;
- Chemical Products;
- Cocao Beans & Products;
- Machinery;
- Manufactured & Agricultural Products;
- Petroleum Products;
- Plastic Products.
EXPORTS :
- Organic and Inorganic Chemicals;
- Mineral Products;
- Mining Equipment;
- Edible Oils;
- Timber;
- Wines;
- Fruits and Food Products.
INDUSTRY:
The majority of Cyprus’ workforce are employed in the service, industry and agriculture divisions; the main growth industry is tourism. Citrus fruits, grapes, meat, milk, potatoes and other vegetables are the main agricultural products.
One fifth of the world’s ships are registered in Cyprus and it is also an offshore location with Free Trade Zones encouraging foreign and domestic investment and promoting the economic development of Cyprus.
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