In 2000, the population of Cyprus was recorded as 759, 100 out of which 84% are Greek Cypriots, 12% are Turkish Cypriots, 1% constitutes other minorities and 3% are foreign residents. The population of the main cities is broken down as follows:

Lefkosia (Nicosia) - Capital of Cyprus : 199,100      Lemesos (Limassol) : 159,800      Larnaka : 70,500      Pafos : 40,900