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How Big Is Cyprus?

Cyprus, located in Europe, is the 167th largest country in the world, covering approximately 9,251 square kilometers (3,572 square miles). That's about 73.72% the size of Connecticut. It is home to approximately 1.3 million people.

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9,251 km²
3,572 sq mi
#167 of 236 countries
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Cyprus's Geography

Of its total area, 9,241 km² is land and 10 km² (0.1%) is water. Cyprus has approximately 648 km of coastline. Within Europe, Cyprus is the 38th largest of 50 countries, sitting between Montenegro and Luxembourg. With 140 people per km², it is less densely populated than the European average of 627 per km².

How Far Across Is Cyprus?

Cyprus stretches approximately 119 km (74 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 211 km (131 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from London to Bristol. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 2 hours to drive across.

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Cyprus at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 9,251 km² (3,572 sq mi)
World Size Rank #167 of 236
Capital Nicosia
Population Density 140 per km²
Population 1.3 million people
Coastline 648 km
Life Expectancy 79.7 years
GDP per Capita $50,600 USD