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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Greece’s population is 666% larger than that of Cyprus, a difference of 9,046,852.
Greece’s surface area is about 14.3× that of Cyprus, a difference of 122,710 km².
Cyprus’ population density is 86% higher than that of Greece, a difference of 68 /km².
Greece’s nominal GDP is 581% larger than that of Cyprus, a difference of $218.60 billion.
Cyprus’ GDP per capita is 57% higher than that of Greece, a difference of $14,048.
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Nicosia
Athens
1,358,282
10,405,134
9,250 km²
131,960 km²
147 /km²
78.9 /km²
$37.63 billion · 2024
$256.24 billion · 2024
$38,674 · 2024
$24,626 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
Cypriot
Greek, Hellenic
+357
+30
.cy
.gr
CY / CYP
GR / GRC
Asia/Famagusta, Asia/Nicosia
Europe/Athens
Κύπρος
Ελλάδα
| Measure | Cyprus | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Nicosia | Athens |
| Population | 1,358,282 | 10,405,134 |
| Surface area | 9,250 km² | 131,960 km² |
| Population density | 147 /km² | 78.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $37.63 billion · 2024 | $256.24 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $38,674 · 2024 | $24,626 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Cypriot | Greek, Hellenic |
| Phone code | +357 | +30 |
| Internet domain | .cy | .gr |
| ISO codes | CY / CYP | GR / GRC |
| Time zone | Asia/Famagusta, Asia/Nicosia | Europe/Athens |
| Native name | Κύπρος | Ελλάδα |
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Cyprus, the sun‑kissed island of the eastern Mediterranean, blends ancient heritage with modern vibrancy, offering visitors a tapestry of crystal‑blue coastlines, rugged mountains, and bustling towns steeped in history.
Full Cyprus profile →Greece, a cradle of Western civilization perched at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, enchants visitors with its sun‑kissed islands, ancient ruins, and warm hospitality.
Full Greece profile →The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia.
Cyprus has a recorded population of approximately 1,358,282 people.
Cyprus covers an area of about 9,250 km².
Cyprus has a population density of roughly 147 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cyprus has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $37.63 billion as of 2024.
Cyprus has a GDP per capita of approximately $38,674.
Cyprus uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Cyprus is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Cyprus is Κύπρος.
People from Cyprus are referred to as Cypriot.
The international dialing code for Cyprus is +357.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cyprus is .cy.
Cyprus spans 2 time zones including Asia/Famagusta, Asia/Nicosia.
Cyprus, the sun‑kissed island of the eastern Mediterranean, blends ancient heritage with modern vibrancy, offering visitors a tapestry of crystal‑blue coastlines, rugged mountains, and bustling towns steeped in history.
The capital of Greece is Athens.
Greece has a recorded population of approximately 10,405,134 people.
Greece covers an area of about 131,960 km².
Greece has a population density of roughly 78.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Greece has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $256.24 billion as of 2024.
Greece has a GDP per capita of approximately $24,626.
Greece uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Greece is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Greece is Ελλάδα.
People from Greece are referred to as Greek, Hellenic.
The international dialing code for Greece is +30.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Greece is .gr.
Greece uses the Europe/Athens time zone.
Greece, a cradle of Western civilization perched at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, enchants visitors with its sun‑kissed islands, ancient ruins, and warm hospitality.